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冤魂

Mandarin · pinyin yuān hún

ghost of one who died unjustly
departed spirit demanding vengeance for grievances

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冤: yuān · grievance, injustice, wrong
魂: hún · soul, spirit

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1–2 · yuan1 hun2

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jyun1 wan4

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noun

ghost of one who was wrongly put to death or was murdered; departed spirit demanding vengeance for grievances

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