僲 (xiān) - Immortal — refers to celestial beings, transcendents, or & often used in names to convey ethereal or

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僲 · xiān

Immortal — refers to celestial beings, transcendents, or immortals in Chinese mythology and Taoism;

often used in names to convey ethereal or divine qualities.

Immortal — refers to celestial beings, transcendents, oroften used in names to convey ethereal or

Usage highlights

Immortal realmImmortal jadeImmortal maidenImmortal mountainImmortal craneBecoming an immortal

Synonyms

  • 仙— immortal, celestial being
  • 神— deity, god

Antonyms

  • 凡— mortal, ordinary
  • 俗— worldly, vulgar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Heavenly immortals in mythology(神仙)
  • The realm of immortals(仙境)
  • A name meaning 'immortal jade'(僲玉)
  • Taoist pursuit of immortality(修仙)

Collocations

  • Immortal realm(僲境)
  • Immortal jade(僲玉)
  • Immortal maiden(僲女)
  • Immortal mountain(僲山)
  • Immortal crane(僲鹤)
  • Becoming an immortal(成僲)

Idioms

  • The Eight Immortals cross the sea(八僲过海)
  • Immortal wind and bones(僲风道骨)
  • Like an immortal descending to earth(宛如天僲下凡)

Cultural background

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  • Derived from Taoist concepts of transcendence and immortality through spiritual cultivation.
  • Represents idealized beings who have achieved eternal life and supernatural powers.
  • Commonly appears in Chinese mythology, folklore, and literary works.

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