English–Chinese
“soul” in Chinese
How to say “soul” in Chinese
“Soul” in Chinese is 魂 (hún).
An unseen inner force that gives a person identity, vitality, and the power to feel or act.
Example sentences with 魂
祭祀的时候，人们祈求祖先的魂保佑家人。jì sì de shí hòu rén men qí qiú zǔ xiān de hún bǎo yòu jiā rén
During the ceremony, people prayed for their ancestors' souls to protect their families.
Tips for using 魂
- In everyday Chinese, this word often adds a vivid, dramatic, or literary tone, so it is stronger than a plain statement about a person's feelings or mental state.
Other Chinese words for “soul”
音乐触动了她的灵魂。yīn yuè chù dòng le tā de líng hún
The music touched her soul.