No. 8,219 in Chinese
ghost
A supernatural spirit or soul of a deceased being.
In a sentence
这个村子里据说有鬼出现。
It's said that ghosts appear in this village.
Here, '鬼' is used to represent supernatural beings often described in folklore or stories.
他简直像个鬼一样，不发一语地移动。
He is just like a ghost, moving silently without saying a word.
In this sentence, '鬼' is used metaphorically to describe someone moving in a silent and stealthy manner.
她的才华是我们在文学界的一颗鬼神般的星星。
Her talent is like a ghostly star in the literary world.
Here, '鬼' is part of the term '鬼神般的', depicting extraordinary, almost supernatural qualities to emphasize uniqueness and excellence.
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