transform shape; metamorphose
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Meanings
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(of demons, spirits, or mythical beings) to transform one's shape; to metamorphose
literaryUsed almost exclusively in the context of Chinese mythology, fantasy literature, or folklore. Describes the ability of supernatural creatures to change their physical form.
Chuán传
shuō说
zhōng中
，
hú狐
li狸
jīng精
kě可
yǐ以
huà化
xíng形
wéi为
měi美
nǚ女
。
Legend has it that fox spirits can transform into beautiful women.
Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
lǐ里
de的
yāo妖
guài怪
cháng常
yòng用
huà化
xíng形
zhī之
shù术
lái来
mí迷
huò惑
fán凡
rén人
。
In this novel, demons often use the art of shape-shifting to bewitch mortals.
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Nà那
guǐ鬼
guài怪
huà化
xíng形
chéng成
yī一
gǔ股
qīng青
yān烟
，
xiāo消
shī失
bú不
jiàn见
le了
。
The monster transformed into a wisp of blue smoke and vanished.