Common Meanings
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guǐ鬼
In some religions or superstitions, it refers to the spirit of a dead person; a ghost or evil spirit.
传说这座老房子里有鬼魂。
Legend has it that there are ghosts in this old house.
insidious, crafty, dishonest, or underhanded
他说的话都是鬼话，不可信。
What he said is all lies; it's not trustworthy.
A derogatory or hateful term for a person, often used to describe someone excessively obsessed with something or having a negative quality.
他真是个酒鬼，每天都喝得醉醺醺的。
He is truly an alcoholic; he drinks until he's completely drunk every day.
awful; terrible; wretched (used as an adjective, often in colloquial expressions)
这真是个鬼地方！
This is truly an awful place!
Clever and shrewd, often used to describe children.
这孩子真是个小鬼精灵，什么都懂。
This child is truly a little clever imp; he understands everything.
A term of endearment, often used affectionately for a child or someone clever/naughty.
这小鬼真可爱，总是给大家带来欢乐。
This little imp is so cute, always bringing joy to everyone.
A star name, specifically one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions in ancient Chinese astronomy.
二十八宿中的鬼宿代表了什么？
What does Guixiu, one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions, represent?