spirit of the heroic dead; outstanding talent
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
spirit of a revered person after death; soul of the heroic dead
formalUsed in commemorative contexts, often referring to martyrs, heroes, or ancestors. Frequently appears in formal speeches, memorials, and literary works.
Wǒ我
men们
lái来
dào到
zhè这
lǐ里
，
gào告
wèi慰
xiān先
liè烈
yīng英
líng灵
。
We have come here to comfort the spirits of the martyrs.
Yīng英
líng灵
yǒng永
chuí垂
bù不
xiǔ朽
。
The heroic spirits will be immortal forever.
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Rén人
men们
zài在
jì纪
niàn念
bēi碑
qián前
jì祭
diàn奠
yīng英
líng灵
。
People paid tribute to the heroic spirits before the monument.
noun
a person of outstanding talent; gifted individual
literaryLiterary and classical usage. Often used to describe talented individuals who have passed away or to praise exceptional people in a elevated, formal style.
Yī一
dài代
yīng英
líng灵
，
jiù就
cǐ此
yǔn陨
luò落
。
A generation's outstanding talent has fallen.
Tiān天
dì地
yīng英
líng灵
，
huì汇
jù聚
yú于
cǐ此
。
The gifted individuals of heaven and earth gather here.
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Cǐ此
rén人
nǎi乃
dāng当
shì世
yīng英
líng灵
。
This person is a talent of the current generation.