yāo​wù

mysterious mist

  • created sense approved 妖雾/妖霧 · yāo​wù · mysterious mist — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    妖雾 / 妖霧

    yāo​wù

    mysterious mist

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

    妖 (literal) → 妖 · yāo · monster 雾 (literal) → 雾/霧 · wù · fog

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  • created sense approved 妖雾/妖霧 · yāo​wù · evil influence — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    妖雾 / 妖霧

    yāo​wù

    evil influence

    metaphorical mist representing social rumors, evil trends, or reactionary forces

    妖 (literal) → 妖 · yāo · evil 雾 (literal) → 雾/霧 · wù · fog

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