jiangshi
English
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Mandarin 殭屍/僵尸 (jiāngshī).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editjiangshi (plural jiangshi)
- A reanimated corpse in Chinese legend, which moves around by hopping with its arms outstretched, and kills living creatures to absorb their life force.
- Synonym: hopping vampire