Definition
魔怪 refers to demons, monsters, or fiendish creatures in folklore, mythology, and figurative language. It's a compound of 魔 (demon) and 怪 (monster), and can be used literally for supernatural beings or metaphorically for evil people or forces. The word carries a strong negative, often exaggerated or literary tone, and is less common in everyday conversation than 怪物 or 魔鬼.
n.
demons and monstersfiendish creatures (literal or figurative)
Examples
- 魔怪，。Zhège gùshi li yǒu hěn duō mó guài, fēicháng kěpà.There are many demons and monsters in this story; they are very frightening.
- 魔怪，。Tā xiàng mó guài yíyàng cánrěn, dàjiā dōu pà tā.He is as cruel as a fiend, and everyone is afraid of him.
- ，魔怪。Gǔdài chuánshuō zhōng, mó guài cháng bèi yīngxióng dǎbài.In ancient legends, demons and monsters are often defeated by heroes.
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