Definition
猴王 is the Chinese name for the Monkey King, Sun Wukong — the hugely popular protagonist of the classic novel 'Journey to the West'. He is known for his supernatural powers, rebellious nature, and clever tricks. The term can also be used figuratively for someone who is the top leader or the most formidable in a group.
n.
Monkey King (Sun Wukong, the main character in Journey to the West)
Examples
- 猴王。Wǒ zuì xǐhuān de juésè shì hóu wáng.My favorite character is the Monkey King.
- 《》猴王。Tā zhèngzài dú 《Xīyóujì》 zhōng hóu wáng de gùshi.He is reading the story of the Monkey King in Journey to the West.
- 猴王。hóu wáng de qīshí'èr biàn fēicháng lìhai.The Monkey King's seventy-two transformations are very powerful.
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