八仙 (bā xiān) — the Eight Immortals (legendary Taoist deities in Chinese folklore)
Definition
The Eight Immortals — legendary Taoist figures in Chinese folklore, often referenced in idioms like 八仙过海 (each showing their own special skill).
noun
the Eight Immortals (legendary Taoist deities in Chinese folklore)
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Examples
- 八仙。Zhōng guó mín jiān gù shi lǐ jīng cháng tí dào bā xiān.The Eight Immortals are often mentioned in Chinese folk tales.
- 八仙。Zhè fú huà shàng huà de shì bā xiān guò hǎi.This painting shows the Eight Immortals crossing the sea.
- 八仙，，？bā xiān Guò hǎi, gè xiǎn shén tōng, zhè ge chéng yǔ nǐ tīng guò ma?Have you heard the idiom 'the Eight Immortals cross the sea, each showing their own magic'?
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