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English
Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin 殭屍/僵尸 (jiāngshī).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /d͡ʒiˌɑŋˈʃiː/, /d͡ʒiˌæŋˈʃiː/
Noun
jiangshi (plural jiangshi)
- A reanimated corpse in Chinese legend, which moves around by hopping with its arms outstretched, and kills living creatures to absorb their life force.
- Synonyms: hopping vampire, zompire
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