The spiritual part of a person, separate from the body. A person, especially when describing their character. Expressive popular music combining gospel and rhythm and blues.

soul

/səʊl/ · /soʊl/

CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3360 in the learning path

灵魂；心灵

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Definitions

n. The spiritual part of a person, separate from the body.

灵魂；心灵

n. A person, especially when describing their character.

人

n. Expressive popular music combining gospel and rhythm and blues.

灵魂乐

Example

Walking beside the sea always seems to soothe my soul.

在海边散步似乎总能抚慰我的心灵。

Many cultural traditions view the soul as something that continues to exist after the body dies.

许多文化传统认为，灵魂在肉体死亡后仍然存在。

Collocations

heart and soul
a kind soul
not a soul
soul music

Word family

soulful (adj.)
soulless (adj.)

Synonyms

spirit

Usage tip

not a soul意为一个人也没有，不是没有灵魂。

FAQ

What does soul mean?: The spiritual part of a person, separate from the body. A person, especially when describing their character. Expressive popular music combining gospel and rhythm and blues.
How is soul pronounced?: UK /səʊl/, US /soʊl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.