奇迹
qí jì
In Chinese, the English word 'wonder' can be expressed as 奇迹 (qí jì).
Meaning: to ponder about something (verb)
Which one should you use?
While 奇迹 is the default form for 'wonder', other related terms exist depending on the context. For example, if you are expressing a sense of awe, astonishment or curiosity, you might use 敬畏 or 驚奇 / 惊奇. If you are referring to a person of exceptional talent, or a genius, the word 天才 is used.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
qí jì
Did you know?
- When expressing the feeling of 'wonder' or 'amazement' in a social setting, Chinese speakers often use the phrase 不可思议 (bùkě sīyì), which means 'unthinkable' or 'inconceivable'.
- The word 奇 in 奇迹 also means 'odd' or 'unusual' and is used in mathematics to describe 'odd numbers' 奇数.
- In Chinese, the concept of a 'child prodigy' or 'wonder child' is often expressed as 神童, which literally translates to 'divine child'.
Examples in context
- 我真的被这个奇迹深深地震撼了。(Wǒ zhēn de bèi zhègè qíjì shēnshēn de zhènhànle.)I am truly amazed by this wonder.
- 他的发明让世人都感到惊奇。(Tā de fāmíng ràng shìrén dōu gǎndào jīngqí.)His invention has left the world in wonder.
- 我对那个故事感到好奇，想知道结局。(Wǒ duì nàgè gùshì gǎndào hào qí, xiǎng zhīdào jiéjú.)I feel curious about that story and want to know the ending.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mysterious letter.
- 梓涵 Zihan我一直奇迹这封信是谁写的。wǒ yīzhí qíjì zhè fēng xìn shì shéi xiě de.I've been wondering who wrote this letter.
- 志强 Zhiqiang我也在想，没有任何签名。wǒ yě zài xiǎng, méiyǒu rènhé qiānmíng.I'm thinking about that too, there's no signature.
- 梓涵 Zihan你奇迹过它是不是个恶作剧吗？nǐ qíjì guò tā shì bù shì gè èzuòjù ma?Do you wonder if it's a prank?
- 志强 Zhiqiang很有可能，梓涵。hěn yǒu kěnéng, Zǐhán.It's very possible, Zihan.
