Definition
八仙 refers to the Eight Immortals, a group of legendary Taoist deities from Chinese folklore, each with unique powers and attributes. They appear frequently in myths, art, and idioms like 八仙过海，各显神通 ('the Eight Immortals cross the sea, each showing their own magic'), which means everyone uses their own skills to solve a problem. The term is culturally loaded — knowing the Eight Immortals helps you understand many Chinese stories, paintings, and expressions.
n.
the Eight Immortals (legendary Taoist deities in Chinese folklore)
Examples
- 八仙。Zhōngguó mínjiān gùshì li jīngcháng tídào 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 shéntōng, zhège chéngyǔ nǐ tīng guò ma?Have you heard the idiom 'the Eight Immortals cross the sea, each showing their own magic'?
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