魙 (zhān) - Zhan — a ghost of a ghost & a supernatural being in Chinese mythology that is

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魙 · zhān

Zhan — a ghost of a ghost;

a supernatural being in Chinese mythology that is said to be the spirit of a deceased ghost.

Zhan — a ghost of a ghosta supernatural being in Chinese mythology that is

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 鬼— ghost (more common term for spirits)
  • 魂— soul, spirit (general term)

Antonyms

  • 神— deity, god (divine being as opposed to ghostly)
  • 人— human, person (living being)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • In folklore, a ghost may become a zhan after death (魙).
  • Ancient texts mention the zhan as a rare spiritual entity (魙).
  • The concept of zhan appears in supernatural tales (魙的故事).

Collocations

  • ghost of a ghost(鬼魙)
  • zhan spirit(魙灵)
  • zhan realm(魙界)
  • zhan transformation(魙化)
  • zhan legend(魙传说)

Idioms

  • From ghost to zhan(由鬼成魙)
  • The zhan beyond ghosts(鬼外之魙)
  • Zhan in the darkness(幽冥之魙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese mythology and supernatural texts as a rare type of spirit.
  • Mentioned in ancient compendiums of ghosts and supernatural beings.
  • Represents a concept of spiritual hierarchy or transformation in folk belief.

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