Xian

Pronunciation: /ˈzjɑːn/

Xian (noun)

  1. A person in Chinese culture believed to have special powers and live forever.
  2. A spiritual being in Buddhism who has reached a high level of enlightenment.

Examples

  • A xian is often depicted as a wise and powerful figure.
  • A xian is revered in many Buddhist teachings.

Common collocations: become a xian, xian culture, xian teachings, meet a xian

Synonyms of Xian

Formal