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妖
yāo
Description
「妖」这个字常常和别的字一起用，比如「妖怪」，意思是故事里可怕的怪物。
The character "妖" is often used with other characters, such as in "妖怪", meaning a scary monster in stories.
它也可以形容一个人很美，但是这种美有一点危险或者不正常。
It can also describe a person who is very beautiful, but this beauty is somewhat dangerous or unusual.
Meanings
妖yāo
monster; demon; evil spirit
这个故事里有一个可怕的妖。
There is a scary demon in this story.
妖yāo
bewitching; seductively beautiful
她笑起来有点妖。
She looks a bit enchanting when she smiles.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
originally means strange or abnormal, later extended to supernatural creatures and unnatural beauty.
- Nuance
as an adjective 妖 often implies a beauty that feels alluring but slightly unsettling.
In videos
“它有新一代的智能追妖系统”
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