Zi Collection, Upper Volume, Page 1, Entry 01 Pronounced shēn (entering tone) Pronounced shēng (entering tone) Pronounced shēn (entering tone) Explained as "spirit" in "Shuowen Jiezi" (Shuowen Jiezi). "On Qingyao Mountain, there are many Puléi, Púlú, and Shén; it is governed by Wu Luo." — Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhaijing). Note: Wu Luo is the name of a spirit. Shén means spirit.