乩童
jī​tóng

spirit medium

  • created sense approved 乩童 · jī​tóng · spirit medium — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    乩童

    jī​tóng

    spirit medium

    (Daoism) a person, often young, who serves as a channel for a deity or spirit during religious rituals; they are believed to be possessed by the spirit to deliver oracles and guidance to believers

    乩 (literal) → 乩 · jī · to divine 童 (literal) → 童 · tóng · boy servant

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