immortal; celestial being; Taoist immortal
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
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immortal; celestial being; Taoist immortal
In Chinese mythology and Taoism, refers to beings who have achieved immortality through spiritual cultivation and possess magical powers. Often depicted as living in heavenly realms or sacred mountains.
Chuán传
shuō说
zhōng中
，
Péng蓬
lái莱
xiān仙
dǎo岛
zhù住
zhe着
xǔ许
duō多
xiān仙
rén人
。
According to legend, many immortals live on Penglai, the immortal island.
Nà那
wèi位
bái白
fà发
xiān仙
rén人
shǒu手
chí持
fú拂
chén尘
，
piāo飘
rán然
ér而
zhì至
。
That white-haired immortal arrived gracefully, whisk in hand.
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Xiū修
liàn炼
chéng成
xiān仙
shì是
Dào道
jiā家
zhuī追
qiú求
de的
zuì最
gāo高
jìng境
jiè界
。
Cultivating oneself to become an immortal is the highest realm pursued by Taoism.
Hái孩
zi子
men们
xǐ喜
huan欢
tīng听
xiān仙
rén人
téng腾
yún云
jià驾
wù雾
de的
gù故
shi事
。
Children love hearing stories about immortals riding on clouds and mist.