鬼魅 (guǐ mèi) — (literary) ghosts and spirits; (figurative) evil forces; wicked influences
Definition
Literary word for ghosts and spirits, and by extension dark, sinister forces. Use it in written or narrative contexts — not in everyday speech about actual people.
noun
(literary) ghosts and spirits(figurative) evil forceswicked influences
Examples
- 鬼魅。Zhè ge gǔ lǎo de chuán shuō zhōng chōng mǎn le gè zhǒng guǐ mèi.This ancient legend is full of all kinds of ghosts and spirits.
- 鬼魅。Shè huì shàng de mǒu xiē hēi àn shì lì jiù xiàng guǐ mèi yí yàng hài rén.Certain dark forces in society harm people just like evil spirits.
- 鬼魅。Xiǎo shuō lǐ miáo xiě le yí gè bèi guǐ mèi lǒng zhào de shì jiè.The novel describes a world shrouded by evil forces.
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