jiangshi

See also: jiāngshī and jiǎngshī

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin 殭屍／僵尸 (jiāngshī).

Pronunciation

Noun

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.

Translations

reanimated corpse

Chinese:
Mandarin: 殭屍, 僵尸 (jiāngshī)

Japanese: 僵屍, キョンシー
Korean: please add this translation if you can

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