This is the 2838th most frequent Chinese word.
怪
"怪" means "strange," "odd," or "blame."
In this sentence, '怪' is used as an adjective meaning 'strange' or 'odd' to describe someone's unusual behavior.
这个人很怪，总是一个人在角落里说话。
This person is very strange, always talking alone in the corner.
Here, '怪' is used as a verb meaning 'to blame' or 'to fault', indicating taking responsibility for an action as a personal error.
怪我没有告诉你这件事，实在是我的错。
It's my fault for not telling you this matter; it truly is my mistake.
In this sentence, '怪' appears in '怪不得', an expression meaning 'no wonder'. It signifies realization or understanding of a situation, emphasizing causality.