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    Expressing "soul" with 灵魂 (línghún)

    Existence & Possession

    Explanation

    灵魂 (línghún) means "soul" or "spirit," referring to the non-physical essence of a person. It is often used in philosophical, literary, or emotional contexts to contrast with the physical body (肉体). It can also be used figuratively to mean the core or essence of something.

    Examples

    • 音乐是一种能够触动灵魂的艺术。

      Yīnyuè shì yī zhǒng nénggòu chùdòng línghún de yìshù.

      Music is an art form that can touch the soul.

    • 他是这支球队的灵魂人物。

      Tā shì zhè zhī qiúduì de línghún rénwù.

      He is the heart and soul of this team.

    • 她的眼神里透出一种灵魂深处的孤独。

      Tā de yǎnshén lǐ tòu chū yī zhǒng línghún shēnchù de gūdú.

      Her eyes revealed a loneliness from deep within her soul.

    • 音乐是一种能够触动灵魂的艺术。

      Yīnyuè shì yī zhǒng nénggòu chùdòng línghún de yìshù.

      Music is an art form that can touch the soul.

    • 他是这支球队的灵魂人物。

      Tā shì zhè zhī qiúduì de línghún rénwù.

      He is the heart and soul of this team.

    • 她的眼神里透出一种灵魂深处的孤独。

      Tā de yǎnshén lǐ tòuchū yī zhǒng línghún shēnchù de gūdú.

      There was a deep loneliness from the depths of her soul in her eyes.

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