monster; demon; supernatural being
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monster; demon; supernatural creature in mythology
Commonly used in Chinese mythology, folklore, and fantasy literature to refer to evil or mischievous supernatural beings that can harm humans.
Shān山
dòng洞
lǐ里
zhù住
zhe着
yī一
gè个
kě可
pà怕
de的
yāo妖
guài怪
。
A terrifying monster lives in the cave.
Hái孩
zi子
men们
dōu都
hài害
pà怕
chuán传
shuō说
zhōng中
de的
yāo妖
guài怪
。
The children are all afraid of the legendary monsters.
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Sūn孙
Wù悟
Kōng空
dǎ打
bài败
le了
wú无
shù数
de的
yāo妖
guài怪
。
Sun Wukong defeated countless demons.
Bù不
yào要
hú胡
sī思
luàn乱
xiǎng想
，
shì世
shàng上
méi没
yǒu有
yāo妖
guài怪
。
Don't let your imagination run wild; there are no monsters in this world.