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Yalechī
Definition
Mountain demon; a mythical monster or malevolent spirit of the mountains.
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How it's used
Rarely used as a standalone noun in modern speech, this character almost exclusively appears as part of the four character idiom 魑魅魍魎. It refers to malevolent spirits or mountain demons and carries a strong literary or mythological weight. You will mostly encounter it in horror stories, folklore discussions, or when describing something sinister and untrustworthy.
Examples
Legend says mountain demons and spirits haunt this place.
Related words
Common phrases
demons and monsters
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