jiangshi

See also: jiāngshī and jiǎngshī

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin 殭屍／僵尸 (jiāngshī).

Noun

jiangshi (plural jiangshi)

  1. A reanimated corpse in Chinese legend, which moves around by hopping with its arms outstretched, and kills living creatures to absorb their life force.

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