🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

吸血鬼主义

Pronunciation / Transliteration: xīxuèguǐ zhǔyì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Vampirism/ˈvæm.pɪr.ɪ.zəm/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"吸血鬼主义在许多文化中都有体现。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The practice or belief in the existence of vampires, often characterized by the consumption of blood.

    "In literature, vampirism is often depicted as a curse that transforms individuals into immortal beings."
  2. 2

    A metaphorical term used to describe someone who exploits others for their own gain.

    "The corporate world can sometimes feel like a realm of vampirism, where the strong prey on the weak."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'vampirism' originates from the French word 'vampire', which itself comes from the Hungarian 'vampir'. The concept of vampires has been part of folklore since the 18th century, evolving from superstitions about the undead and bloodsucking creatures in various cultures.

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