an evil spirit or supernatural being from folklore that has taken on a human or animal form; same as [[妖怪|妖怪|yao1 guai4]]

monster; demon; goblin; an evil spirit in myths and legends, often transformed from an old animal or tree

Supernatural creatures or strange phenomena traditionally viewed as sinister or a sign of coming disaster

(literary) enchanting and beautiful; alluring or bewitching in appearance or manner

A person whose appearance or behavior does not conform to traditional gender norms, such as a transvestite or transsexual person; often used as a derogatory term.

evil spirit; demon; a strange-looking monster in myths or legends that uses magic to harm people

pretty but flirtatious; alluring in a way that lacks dignity or seriousness

A sorcerer or evil enchanter who misleads others with magic or heresy

to intentionally distort or vilify someone or something to make them appear evil or hateful like a demon, or the act of doing so

a wind stirred up by demons or spirits through magic

sorcery; witchcraft; supernatural powers used by demons or spirits in myths and folklore

seductive; bewitching; alluring; describes a woman who is charming in a way that is often seen as flirtatious or improper

a Daoist sorcerer or practitioner of black magic who appears in legends

evil spirits and malevolent beings of every description; (metaphorically) evil people or wicked forces

A weird, bizarre, or sinister atmosphere that suggests the presence of evil spirits or monsters.

pretty and flirtatious; describes a woman whose dress or behavior is considered overly showy, meretricious, or lacking in dignity

an evil monster or supernatural creature; something weird or monstrous

an evil spirit; a strange or unlucky monster

a mythical mirror that reveals the true form of demons and monsters

strange or bizarre talk used to deceive or mislead people; fallacy; evil doctrine

to delude the people with lies or evil doctrines; to spread malicious rumors to deceive the masses

strange or supernatural mist, especially as summoned by demons or spirits in legends; mountain mist

(literary) a demonic aura or evil portent; used to describe abnormal conditions such as social chaos, moral degeneracy, or the smoke and fire of war

seductive and bewitching in appearance or behavior; used to describe a person (usually a woman) who dresses or acts in a provocative or flashy way that is considered improper

(idiom) literally to summon demons to create havoc; figuratively used to describe bad people making trouble or stirring up conflict; same as [[兴风作浪|興風作浪|xing1 feng1 zuo4 lang4]]

weird; fantastic; absurd; describes something that is monstrously bizarre or untrustworthy

Grotesque or bizarre appearance; strange and eye-catching looks.

Pokémon; a Japanese media franchise including video games, anime, and trading cards

enchantress; female spirit or demon; succubus

ominous things or events that bring about disasters and plague

to speak in an affected, unnatural, or flirtatious manner; used to describe a woman's voice that is intentionally provocative or attention-seeking

a woman who uses evil magic or sorcery; a seductive and treacherous woman

A seductive or evil woman

(literary) a beautiful and seductive woman, typically a concubine or maidservant

a derogatory term for an evil or malicious woman, often an old woman; hag; witch

(literary) an unlucky star believed to predict disaster or misfortune, such as a comet

sorcerer; warlock; one who practices black magic

supernatural magic, witchcraft, or black arts, especially as depicted in folklore or mythology

literary term for natural disasters and ominous or unusual events; calamities caused by monsters

omens or signs of bad and good fortune; portents of evil and good

To bewitch or entice someone with seductive charms; used to describe a woman's seductive power.

lascivious or seductive in appearance; flirtatious and enchanting

small demon; sprite; kobold

(literary) a small goblin or nature spirit with limited magical power

Deepavali or Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights; literally means "festival to slaughter demons"

To defeat or bring evil spirits under control

water sprite; water nymph or water demon in folklore and mythology

a spirit or monster that has cultivated its powers for a long time

A dyed or genetically modified blue rose, often associated with mystery and enchantment.