Mythology
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Sun Wukong
In "Journey to the West," Sun Wukong uses his cleverness to outsmart his enemies.
Journey to the west
The movie was inspired by the classic tale of Journey to the West, filled with exciting characters and lessons.
Zhu Bajie
Zhu Bajie often gets into trouble because of his love for food.
Tang Sanzang
Tang Sanzang faced many challenges on his journey to retrieve the sacred texts.
Sha Wujing
In "Journey to the West," Sha Wujing helps protect Xuanzang from various dangers.
Bull demon king
In the story, the Bull Demon King used his magic to create chaos in the land.
Red Boy
The story of the Red Boy teaches us about bravery and friendship.
White bone spirit
Journey to the west features her.
Princess iron fan
In the story, Princess Iron Fan uses her magical fan to protect her home from intruders.
The jade emperor
In many tales, the Jade Emperor decides the fate of both gods and humans.
Gautama Buddha
Many people study the teachings of Gautama Buddha to find peace and happiness in their lives.
Bodhisattva
The Bodhisattva dedicated their life to helping those in need.
Xuanzang
Many stories about Xuanzang highlight his dedication to learning and spreading Buddhism.
Flower Fruit Mountain
In spring, Flower Fruit Mountain is covered in blossoms, making it a perfect spot for photography.
sage
Many people seek the wisdom of a sage in difficult times.
Taoism
Taoism teaches that we should follow the natural flow of life.
Earthly Multitude
72 Earthly Transformations (72 phép biến hóa dưới đất)
72 Earthly Fiends (72 Địa Sát)
72 Polymorphic Transformations
72 Earthly Killers
hijinks
The movie was filled with hilarious hijinks that kept the audience entertained from start to finish.
Monstrous king of havoc
In the movie, the hero battles the monstrous king of havoc to save the kingdom from destruction.
Dragon palace
The hero set out on a quest to find the legendary dragon palace hidden in the mountains.
duds
She wore her favorite duds to the party last night.
caricature
In the comedy show, they used caricatures of celebrities to make fun of their lifestyles.
emissary
As an emissary of the organization, she traveled to different countries to promote their cause.
Yama
KING OF HELL
Palace of darkness
The hero ventured into the Palace of Darkness, where no light dared to enter.
Kingdom of heaven
Many believe that acts of kindness bring them closer to the Kingdom of Heaven.
diva
She has a reputation for being a diva.
He was being such a diva about everything.
I am a steak diva. I refuse to eat a bad steak.
Great Sage, Equal to Heaven
Many people look up to the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven, for guidance and wisdom.
The Garden of Immortal Peaches
In his story, the hero discovers a hidden place that resembles the Garden of Immortal Peaches, offering him a chance at a new life.
Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu teaches us to embrace simplicity in our lives.
gourd
The children painted the gourd to make it look like a spooky Halloween decoration.
apprehend
The police were able to apprehend the suspect after a long chase.
Five phases mountain
The ancient texts describe the Five Phases Mountain as a place where the elements meet.
ten-four
When the dispatcher said to return to the station, the officer replied, "Ten-four.
retort (n)
When he insulted her, she had a clever retort ready.
zen
After a long day, I like to sit quietly and find my zen.
cassock
He bought a new cassock for his ordination.
patriarch
In ancient times, the patriarch was respected and followed by everyone in the tribe.
fill me in
Can you fill me in on what happened at the meeting yesterday?
rent asunder
The storm rent asunder the old tree, leaving it in pieces on the ground.
punt
When faced with a tough decision, she chose to punt and wait for more information before deciding.
cerebral
The movie was very cerebral, requiring the audience to think deeply about its themes.
hapless
The hapless traveler lost his luggage on the way to the airport.
equine
The equine population in the area has been increasing over the years.
coterie (n)
The artist was known for her coterie of fellow painters who inspired each other.
sublimate
He learned to sublimate his anger into creative writing.
kowtow
He refused to kowtow to the demands of his boss, standing up for his own beliefs.
fall through the floor
House prices have gone through the floor this year.
set the tone for
Her warm greeting set the tone for a friendly meeting.
gnomes
Vituperation hurled at him by the grumpy swamp gnomes.
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