sinh linh

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Vietnamese

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Etymology

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Sino-Vietnamese word from 生靈, composed of (living) and (soul).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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sinh linh

  1. (literary or religion) a mortal soul (person, especially as one among many), especially one that's under the protection of a higher being
    những sinh linh bé bỏngfragile, delicate souls