jiangshi
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from Mandarin 殭屍/僵尸 (jiāngshī).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
jiangshi (plural jiangshi)
- A reanimated corpse in Chinese legend, which moves around by hopping with its arms outstretched, and kills living creatures to absorb their life force.
- Synonym: hopping vampire