仙
xiān · immortal / transcendent being💡 How to pronounce
x → like 'sh' with a smile (tongue flat). iān → like 'yen' with a high flat tone.
📖 The Story
仙 is an immortal — a being who has transcended death. The character combines 'person' (人) and 'mountain' (山) — an immortal is someone who has retreated to the mountains to cultivate their spirit. In Chinese mythology, immortals live in the mountains, drink dew, and fly on clouds.
🎬 In Culture Today
The Eight Immortals (八仙) are the most famous immortals in Chinese mythology — each has a special power and a magical object. In movies, immortals are the wise beings who guide heroes and teach them kung fu.
📚 Words
📝 Example Sentences
魔鬼很可怕。
Demons are scary.
我喜欢看魔幻电影。
I like watching fantasy movies.