神秘 (shén mì) — mysterious
Definition
An adjective for a person, event, or origin that is hidden and puzzling — used to set a tone of intrigue, not to describe natural laws. Lighter and more atmospheric than 奥秘, which refers to a deep truth (e.g. the universe).
adjective
mysterious
Examples
- 神秘。Nà ge shān dòng lǐ yǒu yí gè shén mì de chuán shuō.There is a mysterious legend about that cave.
- ，神秘。Tā zǒng shì chuān yì shēn hēi sè de yī fu, xiǎn de hěn shén mì.She always wears all black, which makes her look very mysterious.
- 神秘，。Zhè ge rén de lái lì fēi cháng shén mì, méi yǒu rén zhī dào tā cóng nǎ lǐ lái.This person's background is very mysterious; no one knows where he comes from.
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