三魂七魄 — “One's vital spirits”
三魂七魄 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “One's vital spirits”. One's soul and corporeal spirits. Often used to describe a state of extreme shock, fear, or profound emotional distress, as if one's spirit has left the body. Literally, “three souls and seven corporeal spirits”.
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What does 三魂七魄 mean?
三魂七魄 (sān hún qī pò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “One's vital spirits”.
How do you pronounce 三魂七魄?
三魂七魄 is pronounced sān hún qī pò in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 三魂七魄 literally mean?
Literally, 三魂七魄 means “three souls and seven corporeal spirits”. It is used to mean “One's vital spirits”.
What is the Chinese definition of 三魂七魄?
魂：旧指能离开人体而存在的精神；魄：旧指依附形体而显现的精神。道家语，称人身有“三魂七魄”。