异 (yì) - different & unusual
异 · yì
different;
unusual;
strange;
foreign;
to separate;
to distinguish
differentunusualstrange
Usage highlights
differentstrangeforeignabnormalextraordinarydivergent
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The two opinions are quite different (异见).
- He has a strange personality (性格异常).
- She works for a foreign company (外企异动).
- This is an unusual phenomenon (异象).
Collocations
- different(不同)
- strange(奇异)
- foreign(异国)
- abnormal(异常)
- extraordinary(异才)
- divergent(异化)
Idioms
- Marvelous workmanship excelling nature(巧夺天工)
- Different mouths speak with one voice(异口同声)
- Extraordinary talent and bold vision(异才大略)
- Wonders from foreign lands(异域奇观)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally depicted a person with a tattooed face, representing 'different' or 'strange'.
- In Confucian context, '异端' refers to unorthodox or heretical teachings.
- Used in modern contexts for international/cross-cultural concepts (异国, 异域).