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仙女

xiānnǚ

Description

仙女是故事里会飞的女神仙,她们又漂亮又善良。

A 仙女 is a flying goddess in stories, who is both beautiful and kind.

现在很多人也用"仙女"来说一个很美的女孩。

Nowadays, many people also use "仙女" to refer to a very beautiful girl.

Meanings

仙女xiānnǚ

fairy; female immortal in myths and stories

这个故事里有一个美丽的仙女。

There is a beautiful fairy in this story.

仙女xiānnǚ

very beautiful woman (informal, complimentary)

她今天穿得真美,像个仙女。

She is dressed so beautifully today, like a fairy.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    仙 (immortal) + 女 (woman), literally 'immortal woman'.

  • Nuance

    as slang for a pretty woman, it is playful and flattering.

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