HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
仙 — immortal
- Reading
- xiān
- Meaning
- immortal
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
仙 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xiān and it means immortal. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
仙 appears in everyday chinese words such as 仙女 (fairy, goddess), 仙鹤 (red-crowned crane) and 神仙 (immortal, celestial being).
Chinese words containing 仙
Frequently asked questions
What does 仙 mean in Chinese?
仙 means immortal in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 仙 read?
仙 is read xiān. Reading it inside real words — 仙女 and 仙鹤 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 仙 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 仙 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 仙 in a word?
A common word containing 仙 is 仙女 (xiānnǚ) — "fairy, goddess". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 仙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 仙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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