神仙

shén xiān

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. Daoist immortal
2. supernatural entity
3. (in modern fiction) fairy, elf, leprechaun etc
4. fig. lighthearted person

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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凡人

fán rén

ordinary person

凡人 means mortal, the opposite of immortal beings

Related words

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妖精

yāo jing

evil spirit

妖精 is a demon or spirit, often contrasted with 神仙

神明

shén míng

deities

神明 is a deity or god, a more general supernatural being

Synonyms

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仙人

xiān rén

Daoist immortal

Both refer to Daoist immortals or supernatural beings

Usage notes

Collocations

Common phrase 神仙打架 (shén xiān dǎ jià) means 'a battle between titans' or a conflict between experts.

Cultural notes

神仙 typically refers to Daoist immortals who have achieved supernatural powers through cultivation, not to Western-style gods.

Example Sentences

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传说中神仙住在山上。

According to legend, immortals live on the mountain.

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Words Containing 神仙

night owl

a god living in our midst (sb who can predict the future like a prophet or who leads a life without constraints)

狐鬼神仙

hú guǐ shén xiān

foxes, ghosts and immortals

饭后一支烟，赛过活神仙

fàn hòu yī zhī yān , sài guò huó shén xiān

have a smoke after each meal and you will surpass the immortals (proverb)

Child Words of 神仙

God

immortal

神仙