ghost servant; little devil (affectionate)
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
ghostly messenger or minor demon serving supernatural beings (superstitious)
Refers to minor spirits or demons acting as servants to major deities in Chinese folklore and religious contexts, particularly in Daoism and folk religion.
Yán阎
luó罗
wáng王
pài派
le了
liǎng两
gè个
xiǎo小
guǐ鬼
lái来
gōu勾
hún魂
。
The King of Hell sent two ghostly messengers to claim the soul.
Chuán传
shuō说
zhè这
zuò座
miào庙
lǐ里
zhù住
zhe着
xiǎo小
guǐ鬼
。
Legend has it that ghost servants dwell in this temple.
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Yán阎
wáng王
hǎo好
jiàn见
，
xiǎo小
guǐ鬼
nán难
chán缠
。
The King of Hell is easy to meet, but his minor demons are hard to deal with.
noun
affectionate or playful term for a child; little devil (endearing)
informalUsed by elders when addressing children, or between close friends as a joke. Often carries a scolding but affectionate tone, implying the child is mischievous but lovable.
Nǐ你
zhè这
xiǎo小
guǐ鬼
，
yòu又
tiáo调
pí皮
le了
！
You little devil, being naughty again!
Lái来
，
xiǎo小
guǐ鬼
，
ràng让
yé爷
ye爷
bào抱
bao抱
。
Come here, little one, let grandpa give you a hug.
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Zhè这
jǐ几
gè个
xiǎo小
guǐ鬼
zhēn真
cōng聪
ming明
。
These kids are really clever.
Wǒ我
men们
jiā家
de的
xiǎo小
guǐ鬼
jīn今
tiān天
shàng上
xué学
le了
。
Our little one started school today.