魈 (xiāo) - Xiao — a mythical mountain spirit or demon & often depicted as a small, mischievous mountain goblin.

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Xiao — a mythical mountain spirit or demon in Chinese folklore;

often depicted as a small, mischievous mountain goblin.

Xiao — a mythical mountain spirit or demonoften depicted as a small, mischievous mountain goblin.

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Mountain xiaoXiao spiritXiao demonForest xiaoXiao monsterXiao in folklore

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 神— deity, god (benevolent supernatural being)
  • 仙— immortal, celestial being

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain was said to be inhabited by xiao spirits (山魈).
  • In folklore, xiao could be either benevolent or malevolent (魈灵).
  • The game character Xiao is based on this mythological creature (魈).

Collocations

  • Mountain xiao(山魈)
  • Xiao spirit(魈灵)
  • Xiao demon(魈鬼)
  • Forest xiao(林魈)
  • Xiao monster(魈怪)
  • Xiao in folklore(传说中的魈)

Idioms

  • Mountain spirits and xiao demons(山精魈怪)
  • Xiao howling and wolf calling(魈啼狼嚎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Xiao are mountain spirits in Chinese mythology, often described as one-legged demons that inhabit remote mountains.
  • In folk beliefs, xiao were thought to cause mischief but could also be appeased with offerings.
  • The character appears in classical texts like Shan Hai Jing (Classic of Mountains and Seas).

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