仙子 (xiān zǐ) — immortal, celestial being (especially female in Chinese mythology); (figurative) beautiful woman, fairy-like woman
Definition
仙子 (xiānzǐ) is a celestial fairy or immortal, usually female in Chinese mythology. In figurative use it praises a woman as fairy-like or exquisitely beautiful.
noun
immortalcelestial being (especially female in Chinese mythology)(figurative) beautiful womanfairy-like woman
Measure word · 位
Examples
- ，仙子。Chuán shuō zhōng, xiān zǐ zhù zài péng lái xiān dǎo shàng.According to legend, immortals live on the Penglai fairy island.
- 仙子。Tā cháng dé xiàng xiān zǐ yí yàng měi lì.She is as beautiful as a fairy.
- 仙子。Zhè wèi xiān zǐ zài shén huà zhōng zhǎng guǎn zhe yuè liang.This immortal governs the moon in mythology.
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