mo1魔
Jyutpingmo1
Yalemō
Definition
Evil, demonic, or devilish; also possessing marvelous, magical, or supernatural power.
- evil; demonic; devilish
- magical; supernatural; marvelous
neutralother
How it's used
Used primarily in compound words to denote something evil, supernatural, or obsessive. When describing a person who is extremely skilled or obsessed with a hobby, it functions as a suffix like in 攝影魔 or 遊戲魔, implying a level of intensity that borders on madness.
Examples
He always pretends to be a devil to scare the kids.
The demon king in this movie is really terrifying.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it as a standalone noun to describe a person, as it sounds archaic or overly dramatic. Use 魔鬼 or 惡魔 when referring to a literal devil or a wicked person.
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