CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

灵

靈
língHSK 7

灵 (líng) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

adjective 形

  1. Englisheffective; working properly

    • EX
      这种新药治感冒非常灵,我吃了两次感冒就好了。

      This new medicine works very well for colds; after taking it twice, my cold was gone.

    • EX
      我的闹钟不灵了,今天早上根本没响,害得我差点迟到。

      My alarm clock isn't working properly. It didn't ring at all this morning and nearly made me late.

2

noun 名

  1. Englishspirit

    • EX
      传说中,只有纯洁的身体才能承载神灵。

      According to legend, only a pure body can serve as a vessel for a deity.

    • EX
      在古代,人们会祭拜天地之灵,祈祷风调雨顺,生活平安。

      In ancient times, people worshipped the spirits of heaven and earth, praying for favourable weather and peaceful lives.