神
god; spirit; supernatural; energy
Meanings
7 senses · 32 examplesnoun
god; deity; spirit
Used in religious contexts or superstitious scenarios to refer to deities or spirits of revered deceased people.
People offer sacrifices to deity tablets in the temple.
The God of Wealth is the deity in charge of fortune.
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Atheists do not believe in the existence of gods.
Many ethnic minorities have their own polytheistic beliefs.
Ancient Chinese people would sacrifice to ancestors, heaven and earth deities.
noun
mythical figure; supernatural being
literaryRefers to characters in myths who possess superhuman abilities.
Zhuge Liang was as prophetic as a god, deeply admired by later generations.
This general was a master of military strategy, winning countless battles.
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Hou Yi is the mythical archer who shot down nine suns.
Gods in myths can fly through the air and tunnel underground, possessing infinite power.
Sun Wukong is the omnipotent monkey god in Chinese classical mythology.
adjective
amazing; miraculous; supernatural
Describes things or skills that are exceptionally clever, effective, or surprising.
The curative effect of this new medicine is amazingly fast, which is astonishing.
The magic show had miraculous effects, leaving the audience stunned.
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His painting skills are incredibly amazing, as if he can paint souls into the works.
The more you talk about this, the more miraculous it sounds, I almost believe it.
This veteran master has an incredibly skilled carving craft.
noun
spirit; energy; focus
Refers to one's mental energy, attention, or alertness.
He focused his spirit and calmed down, thinking intently about the problem.
Staying up late drained a lot of my energy, I had no strength all day.
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You need to gather your spirit and focus in class to understand what the teacher is saying.
This elderly man has bright, piercing eyes and looks energetic and vigorous.
After working continuously for twelve hours, he had exhausted all his mental energy.
noun
expression; demeanor
informalUsed in colloquial contexts, often followed by the diminutive suffix 儿.
A proud expression appeared on his face.
Judging by her demeanor, she must have run into some trouble.
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Look at his smug look, he must have won the grand prize.
She spoke with a hint of impatient demeanor.
Seeing his mom come back, the child had a happy expression on his face.
adjective
smart; clever; quick-witted
dialectUsed primarily in northern Chinese dialects to describe someone who is quick-thinking or sharp.
Look how clever this kid is, he solved such a hard problem in one go.
This little puppy is very smart, it can understand its owner's commands.
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The kid next door is very clever, he can speak three foreign languages.
He is so quick-witted, he guessed the riddle answer in one go.
This kid will definitely go far when he grows up, he's so smart at such a young age.
noun
surname Shen
Used as a family name, one of the common Chinese surnames.
Mr. Shen is a new colleague at our company.
Professor Shen teaches Chinese history at the university.