Chinese words · HSK 7–9

灵

língTraditional 靈

spirit; soul (as in 灵魂)

Every meaning

líng

  1. spirit; soul (as in 灵魂)
  2. of the deceased; coffin (as in 灵堂, 灵车)
  3. quick; nimble; clever (as in 灵活)
  4. effective; working (as in 不灵)

Words with 灵

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).