显灵 (xiǎn líng) — to manifest (of a deity, spirit, or supernatural being); to show one's power or presence
Definition
Used only for spirits, deities, or supernatural beings showing their presence or power — never for people. 显灵 describes the entity acting on its own; praying to it would be 显灵's target, not its verb.
verb
to manifest (of a deity, spirit, or supernatural being)to show one's power or presence
Examples
- 显灵。Miào lǐ de pú sà céng jīng xiǎn líng guò.The bodhisattva in the temple once manifested its power.
- ，。Lǎo tài pó shuō nà kǒu jǐng xiǎn guò líng, zhì hǎo le hěn duō rén de bìng.The old woman said that well had manifested its power, curing many people's illnesses.
- 显灵，。Rú guǒ zhēn xiǎn líng, jiù qǐng gěi wǒ men yí gè xìn hào ba.If you truly manifest, please give us a sign.
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