恶鬼 (è guǐ) — vicious ghost, evil spirit
Definition
A malevolent supernatural being — an evil or vicious ghost/spirit that harms people. Pairs with 鬼 (ghost), emphasizing the malicious, dangerous nature rather than a generic ghost.
noun
vicious ghostevil spirit
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 恶鬼。Chuán shuō zhè zuò miào lǐ zhù zhe yí gè è guǐ.Legend says an evil ghost lives in this temple.
- 恶鬼。Tā wǎn shàng mèng jiàn zì jǐ bèi yí gè è guǐ zhuī gǎn.He dreamed at night that he was being chased by an evil ghost.
- 恶鬼。Hěn duō rén dōu shuō nà piàn shù lín lǐ yǒu è guǐ chū mò.Many people say that forest is haunted by evil spirits.
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