小恶魔
xiǎo èmó
The English phrase "little demon" is translated into Chinese as 小恶魔 (xiǎo èmó).
小恶魔 is a term used to describe a mischievous child or a playful, flirtatious person. In modern Chinese, particularly in ACG (Anime, Comic and Games) subcultures, this term is often used to describe a character who is both mischievous and charmingly seductive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 小 (xiǎo), meaning 'small' or 'little' and 恶魔 (èmó), meaning 'demon' or 'devil'.
How do you pronounce it?
xiǎo èmó
Did you know?
- If you want to describe a person who is truly wicked or a troublemaker in a traditional sense, you might use the term 坏蛋 (huàidàn), which literally translates to 'bad egg'.
- The concept of a 'demon' in 小恶魔 is heavily influenced by Western imagery. Traditional Chinese spirits or ghosts are usually referred to using different terms like 鬼 (guǐ) or 妖 (yāo).
- The term is heavily influenced by Japanese 'moe' culture, where characters with a 'devilish' side are seen as highly endearing rather than frightening.
Examples in context
- 她虽然看起来很可爱，但是她是个小恶魔。Although she looks cute, she is a little demon.
- 小恶魔儿，你最近又闯什么祸了？Little demon, what mischief have you been up to lately?
- 这个小恶魔真淘气。Zhège xiǎo èmó zhēn táoqì.This little demon is so naughty.
- 你真是个小恶魔。Nǐ zhēn shì ge xiǎo èmó.You are such a little demon.
- 她是个调皮的小恶魔。Tā shì ge tiáopí de xiǎo èmó.She is a mischievous little demon.
Example conversation
A young couple is teasing each other during a date.
- 梓涵 Zihan你刚才一直在逗我。Nǐ gāngcái yìzhí zài dòu wǒ.You were teasing me just now.
- 伟 Wei因为你看起来很可爱。Yīnwèi nǐ kàn qǐlái hěn kě'ài.Because you look so cute.
- 梓涵 Zihan伟，你这个小恶魔！Wěi, nǐ zhège xiǎo èmó!Wei, you little demon!
- 伟 Wei我就喜欢逗你。Wǒ jiù xǐhuān dòu nǐ.I just love teasing you.
