灵
flexible; soul; deity; effective; coffin
Meanings
6 senses · 27 examplesadjective
flexible; nimble; deft
Describes quick thinking, agile movement, or smooth operation of machines/ systems.
He is deft and handy, and fixed the toy quickly.
This old computer is not responsive anymore.
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On a sudden impulse, she thought of a solution.
The elderly person has agile legs and can still climb stairs.
The company has poor cash flow and faces bankruptcy risks.
noun
spirit; soul; mind
Refers to the non-physical part of a person, or their state of mind.
His spirit suffered great trauma.
The heroic spirits of revolutionary martyrs live forever in our hearts.
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Soul-warming鸡汤 can warm people's hearts.
It is important to keep one's mind pure.
Spiritual communication is more important than material things.
adjective
divine; spiritual; related to deities
literaryDescribes things related to gods, ghosts, or supernatural beings.
Ancient people believed in the existence of gods.
This small town has many supernatural ghost stories.
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Lingxiao Palace is the heavenly palace in Chinese mythology.
Lingshan Giant Buddha is a famous religious attraction.
A spiritual medium claims to communicate with the dead.
adjective
effective; accurate; working as intended
Describes remedies, methods, or predictions that produce the desired result.
This cold medicine works very well; I recovered after two days.
The folk remedy the old man told actually worked really well.
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This fortune teller's predictions are very accurate.
I tried this weight loss method, and it didn't work at all.
This amulet is said to be very effective.
noun
coffin; coffin-related
formalRefers to a deceased person's coffin, or things related to a dead person.
Family members are keeping vigil over the coffin to mourn their deceased loved one.
We will move the coffin tomorrow to take our father's remains back to his hometown for burial.
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Many coffins waiting for burial are stored in the funeral parlor.
Wreaths sent by relatives and friends were placed all around the memorial tablet.
He came specially to attend the memorial ceremony for his grandfather.
noun
surname Ling
Used as a family name in Chinese culture.
Professor Ling is a well-known scholar at our university.
Ms. Ling just joined our company as a director.