奇人

qírén

noun #21,618

Measure Word

一个奇人 gè

Meanings

1 eccentric person
2 extraordinary person
3 person of unusual talent or character

Characters

strange; extraordinary; remarkable

Examples

他是个奇人，总是做出让人意想不到的事。

Tā shì gè qírén, zǒngshì zuòchū ràng rén yìxiǎng bù dào de shì.

He's quite an eccentric — he always does the unexpected.

历史上有很多奇人留下了传奇故事。

Lìshǐ shàng yǒu hěn duō qírén liú xià le chuánqí gùshi.

Throughout history, many extraordinary people left behind legendary stories.

Tips

usage

奇人 can be used admiringly (a person of remarkable talent) or playfully (an odd character). Context determines tone. Compare 怪人 which leans more negative.

Stroke Order

奇 qí

人 rén