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soul in Chinese

soul in Chinese is 灵魂, 靈魂 — soul means the spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.

soul in Chinese

灵魂
noun
Pronounced: líng hún
(religion, folklore) The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death.
靈魂
noun
Pronounced: líng hún
(religion, folklore) The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death.
灵魂
noun
Pronounced: líng hún
Life, energy, vigor.

What does "soul" mean?

  1. noun The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.
    "Many people believe the soul leaves the body at the moment of death."
  2. noun The essential or defining quality of something; its life and character.
    "Street food gives the town much of its soul and its character."
  3. noun A genre of African American popular music known for its emotional, gospel-influenced style.
    "She sings soul with a warm, powerful voice that fills the room."
  4. noun A person, especially thought of as one among many.
    "Every living soul in the village came out to watch the parade."
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soul in a sentence

  • Many people believe the soul leaves the body at the moment of death.
  • He prayed for the soul of his late grandfather.
  • Street food gives the town much of its soul and its character.
  • Careful restoration kept the soul of the old theatre intact.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "soul" in Chinese?
"soul" in Chinese is 灵魂, 靈魂. soul means: The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.
How do you pronounce 灵魂?
"soul" in Chinese is 灵魂, pronounced "líng hún".
How do you use "soul" in a sentence?
Example: "Many people believe the soul leaves the body at the moment of death." In Chinese, "soul" is 灵魂, 靈魂.
Are there other ways to say "soul" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "soul": 灵魂, 靈魂.
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