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jiangshi

Noun CEFR B2
d͡ʒiˌɑŋˈʃiː

Definitions

A reanimated corpse in Chinese legend, which moves around by hopping with its arms outstretched, and kills living creatures to absorb their life force.

Equivalents

Françaisjiangshi
Русскийцзянши
2 more languages
한국어강시
Tiếng Việtcương thi

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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