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七魄
qīpò
1. seven mortal forms in Daoism, representing carnal life and desires
2. contrasted with [[三魂]] three immortal souls

Character Breakdown

七
qī
seven
HSK 1 2 丶
魄
pò
vigor, soul, body; the dark side of the moon
HSK 6 14 丶

Compound Words (1)

三魂七魄
sānhúnqīpò
three immortal souls and seven mortal forms in Daoism, contrasting the spiritual and carnal side of man

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