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搜神記

简搜神记 · 繁搜神記

Mandarin · pinyin Sōu shén Jì

In Search of the Supernatural, compilation of legends about spirits, ghosts and other supernatural phenomena, written and compiled by 干寶 Gān Bǎo in Jin dynasty

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搜: sōu · search, seek; investigate
神: shén · spirit, god, supernatural being
記: jì · record; keep in mind, remember
记: jì · record; keep in mind, remember

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1–2–4 · Sou1 shen2 Ji4

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sau2 san4 gei3

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