显灵

顯靈

xiǎnlíng

verb #18,769

Meanings

1 (of a deity or spirit) to manifest
2 to appear; to make itself known
3 to work miracles

Characters

to appear; to manifest

Examples

HSK 7-9

传说这座庙的神仙经常显灵。

Chuánshuō zhè zuò miào de shénxian jīngcháng xiǎnlíng.

Legend has it that the deity of this temple often manifests itself.

HSK 7-9

他相信是菩萨显灵救了他。

Tā xiāngxìn shì Púsà xiǎnlíng jiù le tā.

He believes the Bodhisattva appeared and saved him.

Tips

usage

显灵 is used for supernatural beings making their presence felt. It can also be used sarcastically: 你终于显灵了 = 'You finally showed up!' (after a long absence).

Stroke Order

显 xiǎn

灵 líng