Basic Meaning
n
Often used to refer to gods in Chinese folk religion or mythology, like 土地神 (local earth god) or 财神 (god of wealth).
Deity; god; spirit; divine being (in religion or mythology).
宗教指天地万物的创造者和统治者,古代传说指具有超凡能力的人物及其死后的精灵。
Words:
鬼神山神财神土地神神仙
Sentences:
- 这个故事里,山神守护着整片森林。In this story, the mountain god protects the entire forest.
- 很多人过年时会拜财神,希望新的一年财运亨通。Many people worship the God of Wealth during Chinese New Year, hoping for a prosperous year ahead.
n
Appears in idioms describing someone with almost superhuman skill or foresight, as in 料事如神 (predict things with miraculous accuracy).
A figure of legend; a person of exceptional virtue or ability; supernatural mastery.
神话传说中的人物;德行、能力都很高超。
Words:
料事如神用兵如神神通广大大显神通
Sentences:
- 这位将军用兵如神,总能以少胜多。This general uses troops with godlike skill, always managing to defeat a larger force with fewer men.
- 传说中那位神医真有神通广大的本领吗?In the legends, did that miraculous doctor truly have vast supernatural powers?
adj
Used to describe something with remarkable, almost unbelievable speed, effect, or skill. For example, 神医 (miraculous doctor).
Miraculous; magical; amazingly effective; supernatural.
特别高超或出奇,令人惊异的;神妙。
Words:
神速神效神奇神医神力
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 这种新药的效果非常神奇。The effect of this new medicine is truly magical.
- 快递的送达速度真是神速。The delivery speed of this courier is miraculously fast.
n
Refers to one's mental state or focus. It's a component in words like 费神 (take trouble/to bother) and 聚精会神 (concentrate one's attention).
Mind; spirit; mental energy; attention.
心力,心思,注意力。精神;精力。
Words:
神色神情凝神费神聚精会神
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 开会时请大家聚精会神。Please concentrate (lit. gather your spirit) during the meeting.
- 为准备这个项目,他耗费了很多精神。To prepare for this project, he expended a lot of mental energy (spirit).
n
The suffix '儿 (r)' is optional in modern usage. It refers specifically to the expression on one's face, as in 神色 (facial expression).
Expression; look; demeanor; air.
(~儿)神气,表情。
Words:
神情神色神采神采飞扬神态
Sentences:
- 他今天神色紧张,好像有心事。He looks nervous today, as if something is on his mind.
- 听到好消息,她脸上露出欢喜的神采。Hearing the good news, a joyful expression appeared on her face.
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