xa-tăng

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Satan: The supreme evil spirit and adversary of God in Christian and Islamic theology; the Devil.
   • A satanic or diabolical person: Used metaphorically to describe a person of extreme wickedness, cruelty, or evil influence.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong nhiều tôn giáo, xa-tăng là hiện thân của cái ác. (In many religions, Satan is the embodiment of evil.)
  • Hắn ta độc ác như một tên xa-tăng. (He is as cruel as a Satan.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in religious, literary, and figurative contexts. It is often capitalized ("Satan") when referring specifically to the theological entity.

Variants and Related Words

• Quỷ Satan: Another term for Satan, emphasizing the demonic aspect.
  • Câu chuyện kể về cuộc chiến chống lại quỷ Satan. (The story tells of the battle against the devil Satan.)

Synonyms

• The Devil: The chief evil spirit.
• Lucifer: A name for Satan, often referring to his former status as a fallen angel.
• The Evil One: A common epithet for Satan.
• Beelzebub: Another name for a high-ranking demon or Satan himself.

Related Idioms

• Cám dỗ như xa-tăng: To be tempting like Satan.

  • Lời đề nghị đó ngọt ngào nhưng cám dỗ như xa-tăng. (That offer is sweet but tempting like Satan.)

• Thủ đoạn xa-tăng: Satanic tactics or methods.

  • Hắn dùng những thủ đoạn xa-tăng để đạt được mục đích. (He uses satanic tactics to achieve his goals.)