deity; immortal; prophet; carefree person
Meanings
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deity; immortal; celestial being
A central concept in Chinese mythology and Taoism, referring to beings with supernatural powers, eternal life, and freedom from worldly constraints.
It is said that immortals all live on the Penglai Fairy Island.
This painting depicts the scene of deities attending the grand Peach Banquet.
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In folktales, immortals often descend to the mortal world to help kind people.
Definition
prophet; clairvoyant; one who can predict or see through things
commendatoryUsed metaphorically to praise someone who has extraordinary insight, foresight, or understanding.
You're really a prophet, you even guessed that!
His judgment of market trends is as accurate as a clairvoyant's.
noun
carefree person; free spirit; one without worries or attachments
commendatoryUsed metaphorically to describe someone who lives a life of complete freedom, leisure, and without worldly burdens.
After retirement, he lives a carefree life like an immortal, fishing and playing chess every day.
I really envy you, having no attachments and living like a free spirit.