jiangshi

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See also: jiāngshī and jiǎngshī

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Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin 殭屍僵尸 (jiāngshī).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /d͡ʒiˌɑŋˈʃiː/, /d͡ʒiˌæŋˈʃiː/

Noun

jiangshi (plural jiangshi)

  1. 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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