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四凶
sì​xiōng

Four Perils

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
四凶 sì​xiōng
Four Perils
(literary) Four legendary malevolent clan leaders or spirits banished during the time of emperors Yao and Shun, specifically 混沌 hùn​dùn, 穷奇 qióng​qí, 梼杌 táo​wù, and 饕餮 tāo​tiè; often used to describe cruel and greedy officials.
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