chā

common
transliteration

Meaning of 夜叉

夜叉 means (Buddhism) a yaksha (malevolent spirit); (figurative) a fierce and ugly person. Pronounced yè chā.

  • (Buddhism) a yaksha (malevolent spirit); (figurative) a fierce and ugly person

Definitions & Examples

jīng
zhōng
dào
de
chā
shí
fēn
 

The yakshas mentioned in Buddhist scriptures are quite terrifying.

Lín
dōu
jiào
chā
 

The neighbors all call her a shrew.

zhǎng
de
xiàng
chā
yàng
xiōng
è
 

He looks as fierce as a demon.

Zhè
wèi
yǎn
yuán
zài
tái
shàng
bàn
yǎn
chā
 

This actor plays a yaksha on stage.

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