shén

god, spirit

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Meaning and Usage

The character (shén) primarily means "god" or "deity," referring to divine beings in religious or mythological contexts. It also extends to mean "spirit" or "soul," capturing a more abstract or mystical sense.

Common Contexts

is often used in cultural or religious discussions, such as 神话 (mythology) or (divine spirit). It can describe a mysterious or supernatural aura about a person or thing, as in 神秘 (mysterious).

Figurative Uses

In everyday language, can be used metaphorically to praise someone’s extraordinary ability, like 一样 (godlike) to emphasize exceptional skill or performance.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 神话 (shénhuà): mythology, used when talking about traditional stories involving gods.
  • 神秘 (shénmì): mysterious, describing something supernatural or hard to understand.
  • (shénlíng): divine spirit, often in religious contexts.
  • 一样 + noun: godlike + noun, used to praise exceptional qualities.

Nuances

When using to describe people or things, it often implies reverence or awe. Avoid using it casually to describe ordinary things, as it carries a strong spiritual or exalted connotation.

Common Confusion

Don’t confuse with 神经 (shénjīng, nerves) which relates to the nervous system or can be slang for eccentric behavior. alone focuses on divinity or spirit.

예문

中国古代有很多关于神的传说。

Zhōngguó gǔdài yǒu hěn duō guānyú shén de chuánshuō.

There are many legends about gods in ancient China.

他有一种神秘的气质,让人很难接近。

Tā yǒu yī zhǒng shénmì de qìzhì, ràng rén hěn nán jiējìn.

He has a mysterious aura that makes people hard to approach.

运动员在比赛中发挥出了神一样的水平。

Yùndòngyuán zài bǐsài zhōng fāhuī chūle shén yīyàng de shuǐpíng.

The athlete performed at a godlike level during the competition.