特 tè special / unique / distinguished / especially / unusual / very syn 异动 異動 yì dòng to shift / to alter / unusual change / abnormal move 跨越式 kuà yuè shì breakthrough / going beyond / leap-forward / unusual new development 异人 異人 yì rén eccentric / unusual person / talented individual 异状 異狀 yì zhuàng unusual condition / something odd / strange shape 奇花异草 奇花異草 qí huā yì cǎo very rarely seen, unusual (idiom) syn 不寻常 不尋常 bù xún cháng unusual / curious / somewhat extraordinary 探奇 tàn qí to seek unusual scenery or places 关于异常军事活动的协商合作机制 關於異常軍事活動的協商合作機制 Mechanism for Consultation and Cooperation as Regards Unusual Military Activities 异响 異響 yì xiǎng unusual sound / strange noise / to make a strange sound 别具肺肠 bié jù fèi cháng (idiom) Describes someone with questionable motives who deliberately puts forward unusual or eccentric ideas. 刁钻古怪 diāo zuān gǔ guài (idiom) Describes someone crafty, eccentric, and unusual in their behavior. syn 方寸不乱 方寸不亂 fāng cùn bù luàn (idiom) To remain composed and unruffled. It describes someone who stays calm and collected in an emergency or unusual situation. 高睨大谈 高睨大談 gāo nì dà tán (idiom) To look upward while speaking grandly / to describe conduct and speech that are lofty, unusual, and self-assured. 怪诞诡奇 guài dàn guǐ qí (idiom) Describes things that are absurd, bizarre, and unusual. 烹龙炮凤 pēng lóng páo fèng (idiom) Describes an extremely sumptuous and unusual feast. By extension, it can also characterize a work of great richness. 珍禽异兽 zhēn qín yì shòu (idiom) Rare birds and unusual animals regarded as remarkable or valuable. 万众睢睢 wàn zhòng suī suī (idiom) Everyone’s eyes are turned upward. It describes a crowd’s shared anticipation or astonishment at something unusual. 与众殊 yǔ zhòng shū (idiom) To be unlike everyone else / to stand out through an unusual character or behavior, or through the distinctive nature of something. 举止不凡 jǔ zhǐ bù fán (idiom) Describes a person's bearing and behavior as unusual, impressive, or markedly different from ordinary conduct. 争奇斗异 zhēng qí dòu yì (idiom) To compete in displaying unusual or striking qualities. The expression is mainly used in written language. 争奇斗艳 zhēng qí dòu yàn (idiom) Describes flowers competing in unusual forms and brilliant colors, especially when they are in full bloom. syn 出奇不穷 chū qí bù qióng (idiom) To make frequent use of surprise forces and unusual strategies. Figuratively, it describes constant, unpredictable changes. 出奇无穷 chū qí wú qióng (idiom) To make frequent use of surprise forces and unusual strategies. Figuratively, it describes constant, unpredictable changes. 别径奇道 bié jìng qí dào (idiom) An old military term for a hidden path or unusual route that the enemy would not easily discover. 卓诡不伦 卓詭不倫 zhuó guǐ bù lún (idiom) To be brilliant, unusual, and unlike the ordinary. 卓诡变幻 卓詭變幻 zhuó guǐ biàn huàn (idiom) Describes something exceptionally unusual and singular, with unpredictable changes. 历落嵚崎 lì luò qīn qí (idiom) Describes a person who is outstanding and uncommon, with a distinguished bearing and an unusual character. 古古怪怪 gǔ gǔ guài guài (idiom) To have a strange, unusual, or bizarre appearance. The expression can describe objects, places, behavior, or situations. 各别另样 gè bié lìng yàng (idiom) To be different from others in a distinctive or unusual way. 嗜痂有癖 shì jiā yǒu pǐ (idiom) Originally, to have a habit of eating scabs. Later, to describe an unusual taste that has developed into an obsession. 嗜胆嗜枣 嗜膽嗜棗 shì dǎn shì zǎo (idiom) To have a particular fondness for certain things, sometimes unusual ones. It suggests enjoying what others find bitter or sour. 奇奇怪怪 qí qí guài guài (idiom) Describes things or behavior that are strange and unusual. 奇山异水 奇山異水 qí shān yì shuǐ (idiom) Mountains and waters remarkable for their unusual and beautiful features. 奇形异状 奇形異狀 qí xíng yì zhuàng (idiom) An unusual shape or appearance. Also written 奇形怪状. 奇情异致 qí qíng yì zhì (idiom) Strange feelings and unusual tastes. Describes a distinctive, even eccentric, sensibility and manner. 奇珍异玩 qí zhēn yì wán (idiom) Rare and unusual treasures. 奇离古怪 qí lí gǔ guài (idiom) Strange, unusual, and bizarre, far outside the ordinary. 奇风异俗 奇風異俗 qí fēng yì sú (idiom) Strange and unusual habits and customs. 妖形怪状 yāo xíng guài zhuàng (idiom) To have an unusual appearance and frivolous, coquettish mannerisms. It is used mainly of women. 孤雁出群 gū yàn chū qún (idiom) Describes a bird flying alone, apart from its flock / figuratively, it refers to someone unusual and unlike others. 寻幽探奇 尋幽探奇 xún yōu tàn qí (idiom) To explore secluded and unusual scenery. The expression describes seeking out hidden, remote, or remarkable places. 少所见，多所怪 shǎo suǒ jiàn，duō suǒ guài (idiom) A person with little experience finds unusual things strange. 异卉奇花 yì huì qí huā (idiom) Rare and unusual flowers and plants. By extension, it can also refer to beautiful or uncommon things. 异草奇花 yì cǎo qí huā (idiom) Originally, rare and unusual flowers and plants. By extension, it can refer to beautiful writings or outstanding works. 异闻传说 yì wén chuán shuō (idiom) An unusual and strange piece of news. 异香异气 異香異氣 yì xiāng yì qì (idiom) A distinctive, unusual fragrance or smell. 归奇顾怪 guī qí gù guài (idiom) Refers to Gui Zhuang as extraordinary and Gu Yanwu as eccentric or unusual. 志趣不常 zhì qù bù cháng (idiom) A person’s aspirations and interests are far from ordinary. The expression highlights unusual or remarkable ambitions and tastes. 思绪云骞 sī xù yún qiān (idiom) To have lofty, original, and remarkably unusual ideas. 恢诡谲怪 huī guǐ jué guài (idiom) Describes things that are bizarre, strange, or extraordinary. It refers to what is especially unusual. 惊世绝俗 jīng shì jué sú (idiom) So outstanding and unusual as to astound the world. 惊见骇闻 驚見駭聞 jīng jiàn hài wén (idiom) To be deeply shocked after seeing or hearing something. It emphasizes the inner astonishment caused by something unusual or startling. 惊风骇浪 驚風駭浪 jīng fēng hài làng (idiom) Describes something that shocks society and is highly unusual. 意度过人 意度過人 yì dù guò rén (idiom) A person’s knowledge and breadth of mind are unusual and surpass those of ordinary people. 意气轩昂 意氣軒昂 yì qì xuān áng (idiom) To look spirited and radiant, with an impressive bearing and unusual poise. 抅奇抉异 jū qí jué yì (idiom) To seek out unusual and original literary phrases and expressions. 拍案称奇 拍案稱奇 pāi àn chēng qí (idiom) To slap the table and exclaim at something extraordinary. To express amazement at a remarkable or unusual thing. 拘奇抉异 拘奇抉異 jū qí jué yì (idiom) To search for unusual wording and extraordinary phrases. 探奇穷异 探奇窮異 tàn qí qióng yì (idiom) To seek out wonders and explore unusual places / to visit remarkable natural scenery. 探幽索胜 探幽索勝 tàn yōu suǒ shèng (idiom) To explore deep, secluded, and unusual scenery. 探异玩奇 tàn yì wán qí (idiom) To explore unusual places and admire extraordinary scenery / to visit remarkable natural sites. 搜奇检怪 sōu qí jiǎn guài (idiom) To seek out the novel and select the strange. It describes writing that deliberately pursues unusual effects and elaborate ornamentation. 日角珠庭 rì jiǎo zhū tíng (idiom) To describe someone with a broad forehead and a full, well-formed upper brow, indicating unusual and distinguished features. 标新创异 biāo xīn chuàng yì (idiom) It means putting forward novel and unusual ideas in order to stand out from others. 标新竖异 biāo xīn shù yì (idiom) To put forward novel and unusual ideas in order to stand out from others. The expression often suggests a deliberate pursuit of eccentricity. 桑中生李 sāng zhōng shēng lǐ (idiom) A plum tree growing on a mulberry tree is unusual. It describes someone who is astonished by rare phenomena because of limited experience. 欢若平生 huān ruò píng shēng (idiom) Describes people who meet after a long separation or in unusual circumstances and become as joyful and at ease as long-standing acquaintances. 欹嵚磊落 欹嶔磊落 qī qīn lěi luò (idiom) Describes a person of unusual character who is upright and open-hearted. 殊形妙状 shū xíng miào zhuàng (idiom) Wonderful and unusual shapes. The expression describes an object's distinctive appearance. 殊形诡制 shū xíng guǐ zhì (idiom) Originally, the expression referred to the varied, unusual, and original designs of palace buildings. 殊形诡状 殊形詭狀 shū xíng guǐ zhuàng (idiom) Strange and unusual forms with bizarre appearances. It describes something whose shape is out of the ordinary. 殊形诡色 殊形詭色 shū xíng guǐ sè (idiom) The unusual and distinctive forms and appearances of things. 没羽之虎 沒羽之虎 mò yǔ zhī hǔ (idiom) A metaphor for an unusual or strangely shaped stone. 泰然自得 tài rán zì dé (idiom) Describes someone experiencing an unusual sense of comfort and satisfaction. 炫奇争胜 炫奇爭勝 xuàn qí zhēng shèng (idiom) To show off novel or unusual things and compete for superiority. It describes an attitude of seeking distinction and trying to outdo others. 炫异争奇 炫異爭奇 xuàn yì zhēng qí (idiom) To boast about unusual things and compete to produce something extraordinary. The expression may suggest an ostentatious pursuit of novelty. 犀颅玉颊 犀顱玉頰 xī lú yù jiá (idiom) Refers to a young man with striking, unusual features. 珍肴异馔 zhēn yáo yì zhuàn (idiom) Precious dishes and rare or unusual foods. 瑞应灾异 ruì yìng zāi yì (idiom) It refers to signs of good fortune as well as omens of calamity, including unusual natural phenomena. 瑶草琪花 yáo cǎo qí huā (idiom) ① Refers to flowers and plants in the realm of immortals. ② Refers to rare, precious, and unusual flowers and plants. 百怪千奇 bǎi guài qiān qí (idiom) Describes a great variety of forms or varieties, often strange and unusual. 眼花雀乱 yǎn huā què luàn (idiom) Describes the confusion caused by seeing great beauty or a variety of complex, novel, and unusual things. 