What difference between 怪不得 and 难怪?

Both mean "No wonder," but 难怪 is slightly more conversational and can be used at the beginning of a sentence, while 怪不得 often follows the reason.

Can 怪不得 and 难怪 be used interchangeably?

In most cases, yes. For example: 难怪/怪不得你这么累，昨天你工作到很晚。 No wonder you're so tired, you worked late yesterday.

What sentence structure for 怪不得 or 难怪?

难怪 + Result，(因为) Reason 怪不得 + Result，(因为) Reason Example: 怪不得他没来，原来他生病了。 No wonder he didn’t come, turns out he’s sick.

Is 难怪 used in spoken or written Chinese?

难怪 is very common in spoken Chinese, while 怪不得 is also widely used but may sound slightly more neutral.

Can these words express sarcasm or surprise?

Yes! Depending on tone, they can show genuine realization or mild sarcasm, like 难怪你今天这么高兴，原来你中奖了！ No wonder you're so happy today—you won the lottery!

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Q: Can 怪不得 and 难怪 be used interchangeably?

In most cases, yes. For example: 难怪/怪不得 你这么累，昨天你工作到很晚。 No wonder you're so tired, you worked late yesterday.

Grammar Point	Pattern	Example
Expressing "no wonder" with 怪不得 and 难怪	怪不得 + [Observation/Outcome], 原来 + [Reason]	怪不得他最近这么忙，原来他在准备考试。
How to use 来说 for opinions in Chinese	对 + Person/Thing/Animal + 来说 + [Statement/Opinion]	对我来说，这份工作很有挑战性。
Expressing enough with 够	Subject / Object + 够 + Verb / Purpose	饭够了，不用再添。
How to use 原来 to express "originally"	原来 + 的 + Noun	街道还是原来的样子。
How to use 把	把 + Object + Verb phrases	我把书看完了
How to use 极了	Subject + Adjective + 极了	这道菜好吃极了 !
How to use 就是	就是（+ 不）+ Verb	我就是不喜欢吃西兰花。
Duplicated adjectives in Chinese	A A + 的 (+ Noun)	小猫的尾巴长长的。
How to use 地	Subject + Adjective + 地 + Verb	他缓慢地走着。
How to use 之类的	⋯⋯ 之类的 + Category	我把它放在桌子之类的地方了
How to use 那么 and 这么	Subject + 那么/这么 + Adjective	你怎么那么天真！
How to use 挺	挺 + Adjective + 的	她挺善良的。