# jiangshi

> English word · Noun · IPA /d͡ʒiˌɑŋˈʃiː/

## Definitions
1. A reanimated corpse in Chinese legend, which moves around by hopping with its arms outstretched, and kills living creatures to absorb their life force.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin 殭屍／僵尸 (jiāngshī).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jiangshi