照妖鏡

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Chinese

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according to; in accordance with; to shine
according to; in accordance with; to shine; to illuminate; to reflect; photograph
 
goblin; witch; devil
goblin; witch; devil; bewitching; enchanting; monster; phantom
 
mirror; lens
trad. (照妖鏡)
simp. (照妖镜)
Literally: “magic mirror for revealing goblins”.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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照妖鏡

  1. (figurative) way of seeing through a conspiracy; something that reveals the true nature of things, and differentiates between the good and the evil