狐狸精

húlìjīng
noun #16,862

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 fox spirit
  2. 2 vixen
  3. 3 seductress
  4. 4 temptress

Characters

Literally 'fox spirit' — a supernatural fox that has gained magical powers.

Examples

Gǔdài chuánshuō zhōng yǒu hěn duō húlìjīng de gùshì.
There are many fox spirit stories in ancient legends.
Tā mà nàge nǚrén shì húlìjīng.
She called that woman a vixen.

Tips

culture
In Chinese mythology, fox spirits (狐狸精) are foxes that cultivate supernatural powers and can shapeshift into beautiful women to seduce men. The most famous is (Dájǐ) from the novel Investiture of the Gods.
usage
When used as an insult toward a woman, 狐狸精 implies she seduces other women's husbands. It's a strong insult — handle with care.

Stroke Order

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