legendary monster; water demon
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
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legendary monster in ancient Chinese mythology; evil spirit; water sprite
literaryVariant form of 魍魉 (wǎng liǎng). Most commonly appears in the set phrase 魑魅魍魉 (chī mèi wǎng liǎng), referring to demons and monsters or metaphorically to evil forces in society. The term traditionally refers to shapeless, shadowy spirits or water demons.
Chī魑
mèi魅
wǎng蝄
lǎng𮔊
，
sì四
jiāo郊
duō多
lěi垒
。
Demons and monsters abound, with enemy fortifications surrounding us on all sides.
Shān山
zhōng中
duō多
yǒu有
wǎng蝄
lǎng𮔊
chū出
mò没
，
xíng行
rén人
bù不
gǎn敢
yè夜
xíng行
。
Many demons are said to roam these mountains, so travelers dare not walk at night.
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Shè社
huì会
shàng上
de的
chī魑
mèi魅
wǎng蝄
lǎng𮔊
zhōng终
jiù究
huì会
bèi被
zhèng正
yì义
zhàn战
shèng胜
。
The evil forces in society will eventually be overcome by justice.