奇特

qítè

adjective HSK 7 #6,898

Meanings

1 peculiar
2 strange
3 remarkable

Characters

strange; wonderful

special; particular

Examples

这座建筑的造型非常奇特。

Zhè zuò jiànzhù de zàoxíng fēicháng qítè.

The shape of this building is very peculiar.

他有一种奇特的能力。

Tā yǒu yī zhǒng qítè de nénglì.

He has a remarkable ability.

Tips

usage

奇特 emphasizes something being unusual and noteworthy, often with a neutral or positive nuance. Compare with 奇怪 which leans more toward 'strange' or 'weird.'

Stroke Order

奇 qí

特 tè