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Term: Jin

Noun:

Sense 1: In Chinese folklore, a supernatural creature with the ability to shape-shift into human form.

Sample Sentence: The jin would often disguise itself as a beautiful woman to deceive unsuspecting men.

Noun:

Sense 2: A gold coin found in ancient Korea, Japan, and China.

Sample Sentence: The archaeologists discovered a jar full of ancient jins buried beneath the temple.

Noun:

Sense 3: A person's innermost essence or spirit.

Sample Sentence: Despite experiencing hardships, her jin remained resilient and unbroken.

Noun:

Sense 4: A common surname in East Asian countries.

Sample Sentence: Jin Wei was proud of his family name and its history.

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