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羅剎

简罗刹 · 繁羅剎

Mandarin · pinyin luó chà

demon in Buddhism
poltergeist in temple that plays tricks on monks and has a taste for their food

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罗: luó · net for catching birds; gauze
刹: shā · temple, shrine, monastery

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2–4 · luo2 cha4

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lo4 saat3

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noun · Etymology 1

(Hindu mythology, Hinduism, Buddhism) rakshasa

name · Etymology 2

(obsolete, derogatory, chiefly used in Qing dynasty) Russia, Russians

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