Definition
怪物 (guài wu) is a noun meaning 'monster' — it can refer to a fictional creature (e.g., in movies) or a real abnormality. Unlike 妖怪 (yāo guài), which specifically means a supernatural demon or spirit in Chinese folklore, 怪物 is broader and also has a figurative sense: a freak or eccentric person. The adjective 怪 (guài) means 'strange' but is not a noun.
noun
monster (fictional creature or real abnormality)(figurative) a freakan eccentric person
Examples
- 怪物。Nà ge guài wu cóng shāndòng lǐ chōng le chūlái.That monster rushed out of the cave.
- ，怪物。Tā zǒng zuò qíguài de shì, dàjiā dōu juéde tā shì ge guài wu.He always does strange things; everyone thinks he's a freak.
- 怪物。Zhè bù diànyǐng lǐ de guài wu zhǎng zhe sān zhī yǎnjīng.The monster in this movie has three eyes.
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