佡 (xiān) - Immortal & transcendent being

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xiān ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

万响

佡 · xiān

Immortal;

transcendent being;

celestial person;

sage.

Immortaltranscendent beingcelestial person

Usage highlights

Immortal beingPath of immortalityTranscendent stateCelestial realmImmortal's caveSage

Synonyms

  • 仙— immortal; celestial being
  • 神仙— divine immortal

Antonyms

  • 凡— mortal; ordinary
  • 俗— worldly; common

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was regarded as an immortal (佡) in the legend.
  • The painting depicts a celestial being (佡人).
  • Daoism seeks the path of transcendence (佡道).

Collocations

  • Immortal being(佡人)
  • Path of immortality(佡道)
  • Transcendent state(佡境)
  • Celestial realm(佡界)
  • Immortal's cave(佡洞)
  • Sage-like figure(佡者)

Idioms

  • The realm of immortals(佡境)
  • To become an immortal(成佡)
  • Meeting an immortal(遇佡)

Cultural background

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  • Closely associated with Daoist concepts of immortality and transcendence.
  • Represents idealized beings who have achieved spiritual perfection and freedom from mortal constraints.

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