Definition
仙子 refers to a celestial being or immortal in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a beautiful, ethereal woman living in the heavens. It can also be used figuratively to describe an exceptionally beautiful woman, similar to 'fairy' or 'goddess' in English.
n.
immortalcelestial being (especially female in Chinese mythology)(figurative) beautiful womanfairy-like woman
Examples
- ,仙子。Chuánshuō zhōng, xiān zǐ zhù zài Pénglái xiāndǎo shàng.According to legend, immortals live on the Penglai fairy island.
- 仙子。Tā zhǎng de xiàng xiān zǐ yí yàng měilì.She is as beautiful as a fairy.
- 仙子。Zhè wèi xiān zǐ zài shénhuà zhōng zhǎngguǎn zhe yuèliàng.This immortal governs the moon in mythology.
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