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Referring to a monster with 怪物 (guàiwù)
Description & Modification
Structure
Adjective + 的 + 怪物
Explanation
The noun 怪物 (guàiwù) means "monster" or "creature," referring to a strange, frightening, or supernatural being. It is commonly used in stories, myths, and everyday speech to describe something bizarre or terrifying. Use 怪物 when talking about fictional or legendary creatures.
Examples
孩子们最喜欢听关于怪物的故事。
háizimen zuì xǐhuan tīng guānyú guàiwù de gùshi.
Children love hearing stories about monsters the most.
这部电影里的怪物看起来太吓人了。
zhè bù diànyǐng lǐ de guàiwù kàn qǐlái tài xiàrén le.
The monster in this movie looks too scary.
传说湖底住着一只巨大的怪物。
chuánshuō hú dǐ zhù zhe yī zhī jùdà de guàiwù.
Legend has it that a giant monster lives at the bottom of the lake.