Chinese

yāo
Meaning: a supernatural demon or monster; strange, evil, or bewitchingly seductive
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

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Example

傳說中的妖會變成人形,引誘旅人進山。
传说中的妖会变成人形,引诱旅人进山。
In legends, a demon can take human form and lure travelers into the mountains.

Usage Notes

As a noun it names a harmful supernatural being. As an adjective it can describe something uncanny, evil, or overly seductive.

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