yīng​líng

spirit of the deceased

  • created sense approved 英灵/英靈 · yīng​líng · spirit of the deceased — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    英灵 / 英靈

    yīng​líng

    spirit of the deceased

    The spirit of a martyr or a brave person who has passed away; used as a respectful term for the deceased.

    英 (literal) → 英 · yīng · hero 灵 (literal) → 灵/靈 · líng · spirit

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  • created sense approved 英灵/英靈 · yīng​líng · outstanding person — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    英灵 / 英靈

    yīng​líng

    outstanding person

    (literary) A person of remarkable talent or outstanding ability.

    英 (literal) → 英 · yīng · outstanding 灵 (literal) → 灵/靈 · líng · clever

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  • created sense approved 英灵/英靈 · yīng​líng · inspiring atmosphere — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    英灵 / 英靈

    yīng​líng

    inspiring atmosphere

    (literary) A charming or refined atmosphere, especially that of a beautiful landscape or scene.

    英 (literal) → 英 · yīng · flower 灵 (literal) → 灵/靈 · líng · supernatural

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