三魂七魄

sān hún qī pò

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1. three immortal souls and seven mortal forms in Daoism, contrasting the spiritual and carnal side of man

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Child Words of 三魂七魄

• 七 七 qī: seven
• 三 三 sān: three
• 魂 魂 hún: soul; spirit; immortal soul (that can be detached from the body)
• 七魄 七魄 qī pò: seven mortal forms in Daoism, representing carnal life and desires
• 三魂 三魂 sān hún: three immortal souls in Daoism, representing spirit and intellect
• 魄 魄 pò: soul; mortal soul (i.e. attached to the body)