Definition
仙女 (xiān nǚ) refers specifically to a fairy maiden or celestial beauty in Chinese mythology, always female. 神仙 (shén xiān) is a broader term for any immortal or supernatural being (male or female) in Daoism/Chinese folklore, and can also describe a carefree person. So 仙女 is a type of 神仙, but 神仙 covers a wider range.
noun
fairy (in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a beautiful celestial maiden)
Examples
- ，仙女。Tā jīntiān chuān de zhēn měi, jiǎnzhí xiàng xiān nǚ yíyàng.She's dressed so beautifully today, just like a fairy.
- 仙女。Měi ge háizi dōu ài tīng xiān nǚ de gùshi.Every child loves to hear stories about fairies.
- ，仙女。Gǔdài chuánshuō zhōng, xiān nǚ zhù zài tiān shàng de gōngdiàn lǐ.In ancient legends, fairies live in palaces in the sky.
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