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迷魂湯

简迷魂汤 · 繁迷魂湯

Mandarin · pinyin mí hún tāng

potion given to souls before they are reincarnated, which makes them forget their previous life (aka 孟婆湯 mèng pó tāng)
magic potion; (fig.) bewitching words or actions

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迷: mí · bewitch, charm, infatuate
魂: hún · soul, spirit
湯: Look up this written character
汤: tāng · hot water; soup, gravy, broth

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2–2–1 · mi2 hun2 tang1

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mai4 wan4 tong1

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noun

(Chinese folk religion) Alternative name for 孟婆湯／孟婆汤 (mèngpótāng).
(figurative) words or behaviours that bewitch someone; something intended to turn someone's head

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