Chinese

xiānnǚ
Meaning: fairy; female celestial
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

傳說中,天上的仙女會下凡幫助善良的人。
传说中,天上的仙女会下凡帮助善良的人。
In legends, fairies from heaven descend to earth to help kind people.
傳說中,仙女曾下凡來到這裡。
Legend has it that fairies once descended to the mortal world and came here.

Usage Notes

Refers to a beautiful female immortal in Chinese mythology.

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