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妖精
yāojing
Description
妖精是故事里常见的东西，有的很美，有的会用魔法。
妖精 are common in stories; some are beautiful, and some use magic.
在中国的老故事里，妖精常常是动物或植物变成的，有时会害人。
In old Chinese stories, 妖精 often come from animals or plants and sometimes cause harm.
Meanings
妖精yāojing
fairy; sprite; magical creature in stories
这个童话里有一个漂亮的妖精。
There is a beautiful fairy in this fairy tale.
妖精yāojing
evil spirit; demon (traditional folklore)
传说这座山里住着一个妖精。
Legend says a fairy lives in this mountain.
妖精yāojing
seductive or bewitching woman (derogatory)
她说那个女人是个妖精。
She said that woman is a fairy.
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Notes
- Etymology
妖 means bewitching/demonic and 精 means spirit/essence.
- Nuance
neutral 'fairy' in Western tales, but often negative in Chinese folklore.
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