开路鬼
kāi​lù​guǐ

path-clearing ghost

  • created sense approved 开路鬼/開路鬼 · kāi​lù​guǐ · path-clearing ghost — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    开路鬼 / 開路鬼

    kāi​lù​guǐ

    path-clearing ghost

    a spirit or deity depicted as a frightening figure used in traditional funeral processions to clear the way of evil spirits and protect the soul of the deceased

    开路 (literal) → 开路/開路 · kāi​lù · to lead the way 鬼 (literal) → 鬼 · guǐ · ghost

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