五瘟神

wǔ wēn shén

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Definitions

1. five chief demons of folklore personifying pestilence
2. cf four horsemen of the apocalypse

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Child Words of 五瘟神

• 五 五 wǔ: five
• 神 神 shén: God
• 五瘟 五瘟 wǔ wēn: five chief demons of folklore personifying pestilence
• 瘟 瘟 wēn: epidemic
• 瘟神 瘟神 wēn shén: demon personifying pestilence