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唼

Character · Adverb · NounTraditional煞

extremely; very; evil spirit

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adverb

very; extremely; utterly

Used before verbs or adjectives to indicate a high degree. Often used in set phrases like 煞费苦心.

Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
shà煞
fèi费
kǔ苦
xīn心
cái才
bàn办
chéng成
 。

This matter was accomplished only after expending tremendous effort.

Tā他
shà煞
yǒu有
jiè介
shì事
de地
xuān宣
bù布
le了
zhè这
gè个
xiāo消
xi息
 。

He made the announcement with a great show of seriousness.

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Fēng风
jǐng景
shà煞
shì是
hǎo好
kàn看
 。

The scenery is truly beautiful.

2.

noun

evil spirit; demon; fiend (in superstition)

Refers to malignant supernatural beings in folk religion and superstition. Often used in compound words.

xiōng凶
shén神
è恶
shà煞

fiends and devils; (fig.) ferocious-looking people

Jù据
shuō说
zhè这
zuò座
lǎo老
zhái宅
lǐ里
zhù住
zhe着
shà煞
 。

It is said that an evil spirit resides in this old mansion.

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bì避
shà煞

to avoid evil spirits (traditional funeral practice)