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“monster” in Chinese

Chinese

Also怪物 (guài wù)

Pronunciation

Pinyinyāo guài

Example

听说那个村子有妖怪。tīng shuō nà ge cūn zi yǒu yāo guài

They say there is a monster in that village.

Illustration for 妖怪 (monster)

How to say “monster” in Chinese

“Monster” in Chinese is 妖怪 (yāo guài).

A mysterious nonhuman being whose unusual form or powers can cause wonder, trouble, or fear.

Full entry for 妖怪: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 妖怪

夜里有人看到妖怪出没。yè lǐ yǒu rén kàn dào yāo guài chū mò

At night, someone saw a monster roaming.

Tips for using 妖怪

  • The word can cover many kinds of folklore beings, including helpful, harmful, or playful ones, so it does not always mean a huge or purely evil creature.

Other Chinese words for “monster”

别怕，怪物不存在。bié pà guài wù bù cún zài

Don't be afraid. The monster doesn't exist.

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