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灵
líng
Description
"灵"这个字有很多意思，可以说人很聪明，脑子转得快，也可以说东西很有用、很管用。
The character "灵" has many meanings; it can describe a person as very smart and quick-witted, or say that something is very useful and effective.
它还常常用来说人死后的灵魂。
It is also often used to refer to a person's soul after death.
Meanings
灵líng
clever; quick and nimble (mind)
这个孩子脑子很灵。
This child is very smart.
灵líng
effective; working well
这个药很灵，我很快就好了。
This medicine is effective; I recovered quickly.
灵魂línghún
spirit; soul of a person
人们相信人有灵魂。
People believe that humans have souls.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
originally referred to spirits; later extended to mean 'clever' and 'effective'.
- Nuance
灵 often follows 很 to praise quick minds or things that work.
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