kì dị
[ki˨˩ zi˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) strange; odd; weird; bizarre
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Các tảng đá vôi trong hang động tại chùa Hương Tích bị nước xói mòn tạo thành những hình thù kỳ dị.The limestone rocks in the cave at the Huong Tich Temple have been eroded by water into bizarre formations.
‘Theo lệ thường[,] […] sự việc càng kì dị thì lại càng ít bí ẩn.[…]
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “kì dị” mean?
(adjective) strange; odd; weird; bizarre
Is “kì dị” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.