U+9B47 "魇" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+9B47 "魇" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that primarily refers to a nightmare or a terrifying dream, often associated with the sensation of being suffocated or pressed upon by a malevolent force during sleep. Its composition combines the radical for "ghost" or "demon" on the left with a phonetic component on the right, reinforcing its connection to supernatural oppression and nocturnal dread. In classical Chinese literature and traditional folklore, this character is used to describe the phenomenon of sleep paralysis or an evil spirit that torments a sleeping person, conveying a deep cultural concept of haunting visions.