恶魔

Meaning of 恶魔

恶魔 (èmó) is a demon — 恶 (evil, wicked) and 魔 (a demonic force). In Chinese mythology, malevolent spirits are more often called 鬼 (ghost) or 妖 (monster).

To say Demon in Chinese, pronounce 恶魔 as È mó. The marks over the letters show the tones — the pitch contour that distinguishes Mandarin syllables.