仙女 (xiān nǚ) — fairy (in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a beautiful celestial maiden)
Definition
仙女 specifically means a female celestial being — a fairy or goddess. 神仙 is gender-neutral ('immortal / supernatural being') and can be used figuratively for anyone living a carefree life.
noun
fairy (in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a beautiful celestial maiden)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- ，仙女。Tā jīn tiān chuān dé zhēn měi, jiǎn zhí xiàng xiān nǚ yí yàng.She's dressed so beautifully today, just like a fairy.
- 仙女。Měi gè hái zi dōu ài tīng xiān nǚ de gù shi.Every child loves to hear stories about fairies.
- ，仙女。Gǔ dài chuán shuō zhōng, xiān nǚ zhù zài tiān shàng de gōng diàn lǐ.In ancient legends, fairies live in palaces in the sky.
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