yōu​líng

ghost

幽灵 (幽靈) yōu​líng
ghost noun
the soul of a deceased person, imagined as a wandering spirit or apparition

He claimed to have seen a ghost in the castle corridor.

specter noun
a haunting or troubling presence, often used metaphorically for a threat or fear

The specter of war once again hung over the land.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
16.1 per million appears in 3% of films
Written text
3.43 per million

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