English–Chinese
“immortal” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshén xiān
Example
他相信有神仙存在。tā xiāng xìn yǒu shén xiān cún zài
He believes immortals exist.
How to say “immortal” in Chinese
“Immortal” in Chinese is 神仙 (shén xiān).
A being who rises beyond ordinary human limits through spiritual power, endless life, or extraordinary abilities.
Example sentences with 神仙
人们到庙里向神仙祈求平安。rén men dào miào lǐ xiàng shén xiān qí qiú píng ān
People go to the temple to pray to immortals for peace.
Tips for using 神仙
- In conversation, the word can refer to a being in a story or belief, but it can also praise a real person as exceptionally capable; the surrounding context signals which reading applies.