仙 (xiān) - Immortal, transcendent being, celestial, fairy & also used to describe someone with exceptional skill
仙 · xiān
Immortal, transcendent being, celestial, fairy;
also used to describe someone with exceptional skill or talent in a particular field.
Immortal, transcendent being, celestial, fairyalso used to describe someone with exceptional skill
Usage highlights
ImmortalFairy maidenImmortal realmImmortal grassCelestial beingFairy tale
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He is like an immortal (仙人) living in the mountains.
- This place has beautiful fairy tales (仙话).
- She has immortal-like elegance (仙气).
- The immortal grass (仙草) is used in traditional medicine.
Collocations
- Immortal(仙人)
- Fairy maiden(仙女)
- Immortal realm(仙境)
- Immortal grass(仙草)
- Celestial being(神仙)
- Fairy tale(仙话)
Idioms
- The Eight Immortals cross the sea, each showing their divine power(八仙过海，各显神通)
- To have an immortal's bones(仙风道骨)
- To ride a crane and become an immortal(驾鹤成仙)
Cultural background
FAQ- Deeply rooted in Taoist mythology, representing beings who have achieved immortality through spiritual cultivation.
- In Chinese folklore, immortals often possess supernatural powers and live in celestial realms or remote mountains.
- The concept reflects the traditional Chinese pursuit of longevity and transcendence beyond mortal limitations.