仙子 (xiān zǐ) — immortal, celestial being (especially female in Chinese mythology); (figurative) beautiful woman, fairy-like woman

Definition

仙子 (xiānzǐ) is a celestial fairy or immortal, usually female in Chinese mythology. In figurative use it praises a woman as fairy-like or exquisitely beautiful.

noun
immortalcelestial being (especially female in Chinese mythology)(figurative) beautiful womanfairy-like woman
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Examples

  • 仙子
    Chuán shuō zhōng, xiān zǐ zhù zài péng lái xiān dǎo shàng.
    According to legend, immortals live on the Penglai fairy island.
  • 仙子
    Tā cháng dé xiàng xiān zǐ yí yàng měi lì.
    She is as beautiful as a fairy.
  • 仙子
    Zhè wèi xiān zǐ zài shén huà zhōng zhǎng guǎn zhe yuè liang.
    This immortal governs the moon in mythology.

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