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    Referring to 'Tengu' or 'celestial dog' with 天狗 (tiāngǒu)

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    Explanation

    The noun 天狗 (tiāngǒu) literally means 'celestial dog' or 'heavenly dog.' In Chinese and Japanese mythology, the Tengu is a supernatural creature often depicted with both canine and avian features. It appears frequently in folklore and fantasy literature.

    Examples

    • 在中国神话中，天狗会吞食月亮。

      Zài Zhōngguó shénhuà zhōng, tiāngǒu huì tūnshí yuèliàng.

      In Chinese mythology, the tiangou swallows the moon.

    • 古人看到月食，以为是天狗在吃月亮。

      Gǔrén kàn dào yuèshí, yǐwéi shì tiāngǒu zài chī yuèliàng.

      When ancient people saw a lunar eclipse, they thought it was the tiangou eating the moon.

    • 这本小说里出现了一只可怕的天狗。

      Zhè běn xiǎoshuō lǐ chūxiàn le yì zhī kěpà de tiāngǒu.

      A terrifying tiangou appeared in this novel.

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