蟡 (guǐ) - A legendary creature in Chinese mythology & a type of water spirit or ghost.

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guǐ ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

蟡 · guǐ

A legendary creature in Chinese mythology;

a type of water spirit or ghost.

A legendary creature in Chinese mythologya type of water spirit or ghost.

Usage highlights

water spirit 蟡legendary creature 蟡classical text 蟡supernatural being 蟡

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts describe the 蟡 as a water spirit (水精).
  • The creature was mentioned in classical literature (古典文学).
  • It is considered a type of supernatural being (精怪).

Collocations

  • water spirit 蟡(水精蟡)
  • legendary creature 蟡(传说生物蟡)
  • classical text 蟡(古典文献中的蟡)
  • supernatural being 蟡(精怪蟡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a mythological water creature.
  • Considered part of Chinese folk mythology and supernatural beliefs.
  • Represents the rich tradition of mythical creatures in Chinese culture.

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