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shén

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“神”常常指人们相信的、有很大力量的天上的存在。

"神" often refers to a powerful heavenly being that people believe in.

现在年轻人也用“神”来说一个人非常厉害,比如“他打游戏太神了”。

Nowadays, young people also use "神" to say someone is very skilled, for example, "He is too 神 at playing games."

Meanings

shén

god; deity; divine being

很多人相信天上有神。

Many people believe there are gods in the sky.

shén

amazing; incredible; awesome (informal)

他画得太神了!

His drawing is amazing!

精神jīngshén

spirit; mind; energy

他今天很有精神。

He is very energetic today.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    as slang, 神 praises exceptional skill, similar to English "god-tier" or "legendary".

  • Etymology

    appears in many compounds like 精神 (spirit) and 神话 (myth).

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