While most jiang shi share the same type of attire, bodily posture, and mode of movement, variations also exist among these creatures. These undead creatures appear in quite a number of Chinese films. As a result of the stiffness in their bodies, there are many ways to turn a corpse into a jiang shi, and as many ways to defeat them. The arms of these creatures are permanently outstretched, apparently due to rigor mortis, and they hop, rather than walk. Additionally, the jiang shi is recognizable by its posture and movement. These creatures may be identified by their attire – the uniform of a Qing Dynasty official. Although its Chinese name is often translated as ‘Chinese hopping vampire / zombie / ghost), its literal meaning is ‘stiff corpse’.

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