三魂七魄

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

sān = s + an1

three / 3

three immortal souls in Daoism, representing spirit and intellect

hún = hu + (e)n2

old variant of 魂[hun2]

hún = hu + (e)n2

soul / spirit / immortal soul, i.e. that can be detached from the body

qī = qi + Ø1

seven / 7

seven mortal forms in Daoism, representing carnal life and desires / contrasted with 三魂 three immortal souls

pò = p + o4

soul / mortal soul, i.e. attached to the body

三魂七魄 is not used as a component in another word.

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