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Soul in Chinese

soul · HSK 6

心灵 xīn líng

  1. 心 xīn heart
  2. 灵 líng quick

音乐能让人的心灵平静下来。 Music can calm people's souls.

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How do you say soul in Chinese?

Soul in Chinese is 心灵 (xīn líng).

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