A2 adjective Neutral 1 min read

陌生的

mosheng de /mò shēng de/

陌生的 describes anything that is new, unknown, or not yet familiar to you.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Used for people or places you have never met before.
  • Describes something that feels new and unknown to you.
  • Commonly paired with nouns like face, place, or environment.

Overview

  1. 1概述:‘陌生的’是一个高频词汇,核心含义是‘不熟悉’。它不仅可以指代从未见过的人,也可以指代从未去过的环境或从未接触过的领域。在日常生活中,我们经常用它来表达对他人的疏离感或对新环境的适应过程。2) 用法模式:该词通常直接修饰名词,构成‘陌生的+名词’结构,如‘陌生的城市’或‘陌生的面孔’。它也可以作表语,放在‘感到’或‘觉得’之后,强调主观心理状态。3) 常见语境:在社交场合,当我们遇到不认识的人时,会说‘陌生的面孔’;在旅行时,面对未知的城市,会说‘陌生的环境’。此外,在学习新知识时,也可以说‘陌生的词汇’。4) 近义词辨析:‘生疏’侧重于因久不练习而变得不熟练;‘陌生’侧重于从未接触过或从未见过,带有更强的‘未知感’。

Examples

1

我在这座陌生的城市里迷路了。

everyday

I got lost in this unfamiliar city.

2

对于这个陌生的领域,我需要更多学习。

formal

I need to learn more about this unfamiliar field.

3

别跟陌生的叔叔说话。

informal

Don't talk to strangers.

4

该研究探讨了人类对陌生环境的心理反应。

academic

The study explores human psychological responses to unfamiliar environments.

Common Collocations

陌生的城市 unfamiliar city
陌生的面孔 unfamiliar face
感到陌生 feel strange/unfamiliar

Common Phrases

陌生人

stranger

感到陌生

feel unfamiliar

变得陌生

become unfamiliar

Often Confused With

陌生的 vs 生疏

Refers to a lack of skill or practice in something previously known. It is not used for people you have never met.

陌生的 vs 奇怪

Means 'strange' or 'weird' in the sense of being abnormal. '陌生' just means you don't know it yet.

Grammar Patterns

陌生的 + 名词 感到 + 陌生 对...感到陌生

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word is neutral in register and can be used in both formal and casual settings. It is a very versatile adjective for describing any lack of prior experience. Ensure you place it before a noun or after a state verb.


Common Mistakes

Learners often use '陌生' to mean 'weird' (奇怪). Remember it only refers to lack of familiarity. Also, do not use it to describe a skill you are bad at; use '生疏' instead.

Tips

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Use it to describe new experiences

When you encounter something for the first time, use '陌生的' to show your lack of familiarity. It helps listeners understand you are in a new situation.

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Don't confuse with '生疏'

Remember that '生疏' implies you once knew something but forgot it due to lack of practice. '陌生的' means you never knew it at all.

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Cultural nuance in social settings

In Chinese culture, being '陌生' often implies a distance that needs to be bridged through polite interaction. It is common to be cautious when dealing with '陌生的' people.

Word Origin

The character '陌' originally referred to raised paths between fields, implying a place one might not frequent. '生' means raw or not cooked/processed, extending to mean 'not yet familiar'.

Cultural Context

In Chinese society, 'strangers' are sometimes viewed with caution until a formal introduction is made. This makes the term '陌生的' quite common when navigating new social circles.

Memory Tip

Think of the word as 'Mo-Sheng' (More Strange). If you see someone you don't know, they are 'More Strange' than a friend.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

‘不认识的’通常只针对人,表示没有见过面或不知道对方是谁。‘陌生的’范围更广,既可以指人,也可以指环境、事物或概念。

你可以说‘面对陌生的环境,我感到有些不安’。通过加入心理描述词,可以很好地表达对未知事物的紧张感。

可以。形容一个你从没学过或接触过的技术领域时,可以说‘这是一个陌生的领域’。

最直接的反义词是‘熟悉的’。表示对某人或某事已经有了一定的了解和接触。

Test Yourself

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第一次来到这个城市,一切对我来说都是___的。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 陌生的

因为是第一次来,所以一切都是不熟悉的,即陌生的。

multiple choice

下列哪个词可以替换‘陌生的’?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 不熟悉的

‘不熟悉’是‘陌生’的最直接解释。

sentence building

请用‘陌生的面孔’造句。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我看见一个陌生的面孔。

这是描述初次遇见某人的标准用法。

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