língshí
Also written: lingshi; spirit stone; spiritual stone; energy crystal
A fictional stone or crystal containing spiritual energy, commonly used in cultivation stories as a power source, training resource, trade good, or currency.
Literal meaning
spiritual stone
Cultural context
Língshí belongs mainly to modern fantasy worldbuilding rather than one standardized traditional system. Stories may grade the stones by quality and use them to power formations, replenish energy, or purchase rare items.
How dramas use it
Characters spend língshí at markets, absorb their energy during cultivation, fight over a mine, or discover that an ordinary-looking stone contains exceptional power.
Usage & formality
Translations include spirit stone, spiritual stone, and energy crystal. Preserve the chosen translation consistently when the drama uses formal quality grades.