异常 (yì cháng): unusual, abnormal; extremely

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6adjective, adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: unusual, abnormal; extremely
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adjective, adverb
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

unusual
abnormal
extremely
exceptionally

Chinese explanation

跟平常的情况不一样，显得很奇怪或不正常
也可以表示特别、非常，用来强调程度高，如“异常热闹”。

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Character breakdown

HSK 6

different

HSK 3

always

Example sentences

This summer has been unusually hot, with no rain for more than twenty days in a row, and many rivers have dried up so much that their beds are exposed.

The doctor found his heartbeat abnormal and immediately arranged for him to undergo further tests.

The usually quiet kitten was unusually excited today, running back and forth around the room without stopping.

After takeoff, the plane encountered abnormal turbulence, the fuselage shook violently, and all the passengers fastened their seatbelts tightly.

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