Definition
妖魔鬼怪 is a four-character set phrase (成语) that strings together four types of evil beings — 妖 (goblin), 魔 (demon), 鬼 (ghost), 怪 (monster) — to refer collectively to all kinds of evil spirits or supernatural villains. In modern usage, it's often used figuratively to describe any evil or harmful people, forces, or influences, especially in political or moral contexts.
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evil spirits of every kindall sorts of demons and monsters(figurative) evil forceswicked people
Examples
- 妖魔鬼怪。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō li yǒu hěn duō yāo mó guǐ guài.There are many evil spirits in this novel.
- 妖魔鬼怪。Wǒmen yào jǐngtì shèhuì shang de gè zhǒng yāo mó guǐ guài.We must be vigilant against all kinds of evil forces in society.
- ，妖魔鬼怪。Shénhuà gùshì zhōng, yāo mó guǐ guài chángcháng bèi dǎbài.In mythological stories, evil spirits are often defeated.
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