Homonym: 化身 (Incarnation)
“化身” (huà shēn) is a Chinese term that translates to "incarnation" or "embodiment." It refers to the manifestation of a being or concept in a physical form. This idea is often found in various cultural and religious contexts, where a deity or spirit takes on a human or animal form to interact with the world.
In Buddhism, for example, the concept of “化身” is significant, as it describes how Buddha can appear in different forms to teach and guide followers. Similarly, in literature and folklore, characters may transform into different beings, symbolizing change or the duality of nature.