Definition
鬼魅 is a literary compound combining 'ghost' (鬼) and 'evil spirit' (魅). It refers to supernatural beings and is often used metaphorically to describe sinister influences or evil people in power. The term carries a classical, somewhat weighty tone and is common in written Chinese rather than everyday speech.
n.
(literary) ghosts and spirits(figurative) evil forceswicked influences
Examples
- 鬼魅。Zhège gǔlǎo de chuánshuō zhōng chōngmǎn le gèzhǒng guǐ mèi.This ancient legend is full of all kinds of ghosts and spirits.
- 鬼魅。Shèhuì shàng de mǒuxiē hēi'àn shìlì jiù xiàng guǐ mèi yíyàng hàirén.Certain dark forces in society harm people just like evil spirits.
- 鬼魅。Xiǎoshuō lǐ miáoxiě le yí ge bèi guǐ mèi lǒngzhào de shìjiè.The novel describes a world shrouded by evil forces.
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