怪 戾

guài lìdictionary entry

see 乖戾[guāi lì]

Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

怪戾怪戾 [guai4 li4] /see 乖戾[guai1 li4]/

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Reference information

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Character information

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怪
guài
odd / strange / uncanny / (bound form) monster / supernatural being / to find strange / to regard as odd / to blame / (coll.) somewhat / rather
戾
lì
to bend / to violate / to go against / ruthless and tyrannical

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