Definition
厉鬼 refers to a particularly fierce or vengeful ghost in Chinese folklore — not just any spirit, but one that is malicious and dangerous, often associated with violent death or unresolved grievances. You'll encounter this word in horror stories, ghost tales, and metaphorical uses describing someone extremely frightening or evil.
n.
vengeful spiritferocious ghost (in folklore)
Examples
- 厉鬼，。Zhège chuánshuō li yǒu yí gè lì guǐ, zhuānmén zài yè li chūxiàn.In this legend there is a vengeful spirit that appears specifically at night.
- 厉鬼。Tā xiàng lì guǐ yíyàng zhuī zhe wǒ bú fàng.He chased me relentlessly like a ferocious ghost.
- 厉鬼。Zhè bù diànyǐng jiǎng de shì lì guǐ fùchóu de gùshì.This movie tells the story of a vengeful spirit's revenge.
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