hình nhân

hình nhân is a Vietnamese noun for a human-shaped ritual effigy, often made from paper and bamboo and associated with ceremonial burning as an offering. It is closer to “effigy” than to a simple doll or figurine, because the ritual context is part of what gives the word its force. In this lesson, we look at why phrases like đốt hình nhân sound natural, how hình nhân can be counted in context, and what changes in advanced combinations such as hình nhân thế mạng or bùa hình nhân. Watch the full lesson to learn how to recognize and use hình nhân accurately.