shuǐ guǐdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
(Chinese folklore) ghost or spirit of sb who drowned, believed to remain at the site of their death until they drown another person to take their place
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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.

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Original source entry:

水鬼 水鬼 [shui3 gui3] /(Chinese folklore) ghost or spirit of sb who drowned, believed to remain at the site of their death until they drown another person to take their place/

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水鬼
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