畸 (jī) - Irregular, abnormal, lopsided & odd-numbered

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畸 · jī

Irregular, abnormal, lopsided;

odd-numbered;

unbalanced;

a fragment or remnant.

Irregular, abnormal, lopsidedodd-numberedunbalanced

Usage highlights

AbnormalityIrregular shapeLopsided developmentOdd numberAbnormal psychologyDeformed fetus

Synonyms

  • 异— different, unusual
  • 怪— strange, odd
  • 歪— crooked, slanted

Antonyms

  • 正— proper, correct
  • 常— normal, regular
  • 匀— even, balanced

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The patient had an abnormal growth (畸形).
  • The room had an irregular shape (畸形的房间).
  • The report highlighted the imbalance in development (发展畸轻畸重).
  • He collects odd-numbered items (畸零物品).

Collocations

  • Abnormality(畸形)
  • Irregular shape(畸形的)
  • Lopsided development(畸轻畸重)
  • Odd number(畸零)
  • Abnormal psychology(畸态心理)
  • Deformed fetus(畸胎)

Idioms

  • Lopsided development(畸轻畸重)
  • Abnormal and monstrous(畸人侔天)
  • Deformed and strange(畸态怪状)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to irregular or leftover fields in agricultural contexts.
  • In modern usage, often carries negative connotations of abnormality or deformity.
  • Used in scientific contexts like teratology (study of birth defects).

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