HSK Level 6

异常

yì cháng

unusual; abnormal; anomalous

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Synonyms

Antonyms

正常 (zhèngcháng)

normal

寻常 (xúncháng)

common

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 异常 (yìcháng) is composed of two characters: 异 (yì) and 常 (cháng). 异 means "different" or "unusual," while 常 means "normal" or "regular." Together, these two characters create the meaning of "abnormal" or "exceptional."The word 异常 is often used to describe something that is out of the ordinary or unexpected. For example, it can be used to describe a strange event, an unusual person, or an unexpected situation. It can also be used to describe something that is not functioning properly or is not working as expected.The word 异常 is a common word in Chinese and is used in a variety of contexts. It is important for HSK learners to understand the meaning and usage of this word in order to communicate effectively in Chinese.