怪声怪气 strange voice
Explanation
形容声音、语调、唱腔等滑稽或古怪难听。
Describes a voice, intonation, or singing style as comical, strange, or unpleasant.
Origin Story
小明学习模仿京剧大师的唱腔，却怎么也学不像，他唱出来的腔调怪声怪气，引得同学们哄堂大笑。小明并没有气馁，他继续练习，认真揣摩大师的唱腔技巧，最终克服了怪声怪气的毛病，唱出了字正腔圆的京剧。这个故事告诉我们，学习任何技能都需要坚持和努力，不能半途而废。
Xiaoming tried to imitate the singing style of a famous Peking Opera master, but he couldn't get it right. His singing sounded strange and unpleasant, causing his classmates to burst into laughter. However, Xiaoming didn't give up. He continued to practice and carefully studied the master's singing techniques. Finally, he overcame his strange singing style and sang Peking Opera with a clear and precise voice. This story shows that learning any skill requires persistence and effort, and one should not give up halfway.
Usage
作谓语、定语、宾语；指人的声音等
As predicate, attributive, and object; refers to people’s voices, etc.
Examples
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他说话怪声怪气，让人很不舒服。
tā shuōhuà guài shēng guài qì, ràng rén hěn bù shūfu。
His voice was odd and unpleasant.
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她唱腔怪声怪气，毫无美感可言。
tā chàngqiāng guài shēng guài qì, háo wú měigǎn kěyán。
Her singing style was strange and unappealing.
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他学猫叫的声音怪声怪气，逗笑了大家。
tā xué māo jiào de shēngyīn guài shēng guài qì, dòu xiàole dàjiā。
His imitation of a cat's meow was so funny that everyone started laughing.