灵魂 línghún soul
soul; spirit
How to remember 灵魂: 灵 spirit + 魂 soul = soul.
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How it is used
- 'Soul, spirit' - 灵魂深处 (línghún shēnchù) the depths of one's soul.
- Both the literal soul and figurative 'core/driving force': 球队的灵魂 the soul of the team.
- 灵魂人物 (línghún rénwù) the key/central figure - a common figurative use.
Example sentences
- 你认为动物有灵魂吗？ Nǐ rènwéi dòngwù yǒu línghún ma?Do you think animals have souls?