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幽魂

yōu húndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
ghost / spirit (of the dead)
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

Source record: cd-8f36255af589ef50. Source SHA-256: bbc4b27f26bee1a262f4d7939667a040c7857c7fc0200a2fa7a86d3352a09eae.

Original source entry:

幽魂 幽魂 [you1 hun2] /ghost/spirit (of the dead)/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 幽
    yōu

    remote / hidden away / secluded / serene / peaceful / to imprison / in superstition indicates the underworld / ancient district spanning Liaonang and Hebei provinces

  • 魂
    hún

    soul / spirit / immortal soul (that can be detached from the body)

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.