jinni

Thân thiện

A kind jinni emerges from an old brass lamp to grant a wish.

Definition

Noun: 1. A supernatural spirit in Islamic mythology: A jinni (plural: jinn) is an intelligent spirit, created from smokeless fire, that possesses free will and can be either benevolent or malevolent. Jinn are believed to inhabit the earth, often in remote or desolate places, and can interact with and influence humans, sometimes by taking on visible forms such as humans or animals.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • According to the story, the fisherman released a powerful jinni from a sealed bottle.
  • In some tales, a jinni can grant wishes to the person who frees it.
  • The concept of the jinni is a central element in many Middle Eastern folktales.

Advanced Usage

• "To be possessed by a jinni": To be under the control or influence of a jinni, often used to explain unusual behavior or illness in some cultural contexts.
  • The old legend spoke of a warrior who was possessed by a jinni and gained immense strength.

Variants and Related Words

• Genie (n): The more common English form of "jinni," popularized through literature and film (e.g., ). It often carries the specific connotation of a wish-granting spirit.
• Jinn (n): The plural form of jinni.
• Djinn (n): An alternative spelling for jinni or jinn.

Synonyms

• Spirit: A supernatural being.
• Demon: An evil spirit (note: this is not a perfect synonym, as a jinni can be good or evil).
• Supernatural being: A creature not subject to the laws of nature.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Out of the lamp, like a genie": Appearing suddenly or magically, often to solve a problem. This idiom directly references the most famous Western portrayal of a jinni.
  • I wish a solution would just pop out of the lamp, like a genie.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals

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