神物 (shén wù) — supernatural being; divine creature; extraordinary natural phenomenon; wonder; prodigy; person of exceptional talent
Definition
Literary term for something supernatural or breathtakingly extraordinary — a divine creature, a stunning natural wonder, or a rare prodigy. Mostly seen in classical or formal writing, not everyday speech.
noun
supernatural beingdivine creatureextraordinary natural phenomenonwonderprodigyperson of exceptional talent
Measure word · 个
Examples
- ，神物。Chuán shuō zhōng, yǒu yì zhǒng shén wù shǒu hù zhe zhè zuò shān.Legend has it that a supernatural being guards this mountain.
- 神物。Jí guāng shì yì zhǒng hǎn jiàn de zì rán shén wù.The aurora is a rare natural wonder.
- 神物。Zhè ge hái zi bèi rén men chēng wéi shù xué shén wù.This child is called a mathematical prodigy by people.
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