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The word 古怪 is formed by combining the character 古, meaning "ancient" or "old", with the character 怪, meaning "strange" or "unusual", where 古 acts as a modifier to 怪, indicating a strangeness that is akin to something antiquated or out of the ordinary, thus conveying the sense of eccentric or peculiar.

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他的性格有点古怪。

Tā de xìnggé yǒudiǎn gǔguài.

His personality is a bit odd.

这个老人有着古怪的习惯。

Zhège lǎorén yǒu zhe gǔguài de xíguàn.

This old man has odd habits.

她总是说些古怪的话，让人不解。

Tā zǒng shì shuō xiē gǔguài de huà, ràng rén bù jiě.

She always says some weird things, which makes people confused.

由于他古怪的打扮，经常引起别人的注意。

Yóuyú tā gǔguài de dǎbàn, jīngcháng yǐnqǐ biérén de zhùyì.

Because of his eccentric dressing, he often attracts others' attention.

这座城市在夜晚会散发出一种古怪而迷人的氛围。

Zhè zuò chéngshì zài yèwǎn huì sànfā chū yī zhǒng gǔguài ér mírén de fēnwéi.

This city emits a strange and charming atmosphere at night.

Word Definition - 古怪

gǔ guài strange; eccentric; weird

Individual Character Details

古 gǔ, gǔ
怪 guài, guài