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TOPIK 6noun

기상천외

gisangcheonoe [기상처뇌]

기상천외가 · 기상천외를

outlandishness, being wildly unexpected

Example

그 영화는 기상천외한 반전으로 유명해요.

That movie is famous for its utterly unexpected twist.

Word parts

기 strange상 idea천 sky외 outside

Literally 'a strange idea from beyond the sky'.

Good to know

Usually 기상천외한 + noun, e.g. 기상천외한 아이디어 'a wild idea'.