This is the 8219th most frequent Chinese word.
ghost
A supernatural spirit or soul of a deceased being.
Here, '鬼' is used to represent supernatural beings often described in folklore or stories.
这个村子里据说有鬼出现。
It's said that ghosts appear in this village.
In this sentence, '鬼' is used metaphorically to describe someone moving in a silent and stealthy manner.
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.
Here, '鬼' is part of the term '鬼神般的', depicting extraordinary, almost supernatural qualities to emphasize uniqueness and excellence.