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魔
mó
Description
「魔」这个字常用来说坏的、可怕的东西，比如故事里的魔鬼。
The character "魔" is often used to refer to bad or scary things, like the devil in stories.
它也可以说一个人特别喜欢做某件事，像「工作狂魔」。
It can also describe someone who really loves doing something, like a "workaholic".
Meanings
魔mó
demon; evil spirit
故事里的魔很可怕。
The demon in the story is very scary.
魔mó
magic; mystical power
他好像中了魔一样。
He seems to be possessed.
魔mó
evil; devilish (as modifier)
这个魔头很坏。
This demon is very evil.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally a Buddhist term transliterating Sanskrit 'māra' (a demon that hinders enlightenment).
- Nuance
often combined into words like 魔鬼, 魔法, 魔术; rarely used alone in speech.
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