妖精

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: iou1 zian1
POJ: io͘-tsiaⁿ
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

noun: demon, spirit, seductress
妖精

The page lists distinct senses (mythical demon/spirit vs. a figurative 'enchantress/temptress' for a woman) under the same reading, and it is unclear which is primary in Teochew usage.

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