yāo​niè

evil spirits or omens

  • created sense approved 妖孽 · yāo​niè · evil spirits or omens — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    妖孽

    yāo​niè

    evil spirits or omens

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

    妖 (literal) → 妖 · yāo · monster 孽 (literal) → 孽 · niè · demon

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  • created sense approved 妖孽 · yāo​niè · evildoer — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    妖孽

    yāo​niè

    evildoer

    A person who causes great harm to others or to society

    妖 (literal) → 妖 · yāo · evil 孽 (literal) → 孽 · niè · demon

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  • created sense approved 妖孽 · yāo​niè · to cause disaster — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    妖孽

    yāo​niè

    to cause disaster

    To bring about chaos or ruin, especially to a state

    妖 (literal) → 妖 · yāo · evil 孽 (literal) → 孽 · niè · disaster

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