灵魂

líng hún

CL 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. soul
2. spirit

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 心灵 xīn líng 心灵 xīn líng bright 强调内心、思想感情方面: bright
• 魂魄 hún pò 魂魄 hún pò soul 传统文化中与灵魂相关的概念: soul

Synonyms

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• 精神 jīng shén 精神 jīng shén spirit 指人的内心世界或精神状态时: spirit

Usage notes

Common mistakes

灵魂 is often used in abstract or religious contexts; avoid using it for simple 'heart' or 'mind' where 心灵 or 精神 is more appropriate.

Example Sentences

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灵魂 是人的本质。

The soul is the essence of a person.

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Words Containing 灵魂

• 灵魂人物 灵魂人物 líng hún rén wù: key figure
• 灵魂出窍 灵魂出窍 líng hún chū qiào: out-of-body experience
• 灵魂深处 灵魂深处 líng hún shēn chù: in the depth of one's soul

Child Words of 灵魂

• 灵 灵 líng: quick
• 魂 魂 hún: soul; spirit; immortal soul (that can be detached from the body)