Definition

Noun: - The Eight Immortals: In Taoist mythology, "bát tiên" refers to a group of eight legendary beings who have achieved immortality. Each possesses a distinct symbol and power, and they are often depicted together crossing the sea.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tranh vẽ bát tiên rất phổ biến trong nghệ thuật Việt Nam. (Paintings of the Eight Immortals are very common in Vietnamese art.)
  • Truyền thuyết về bát tiên có nguồn gốc từ Trung Quốc. (The legend of the Eight Immortals originates from China.)

Advanced Usage

• "bát tiên quá hải": Refers to the famous scene of "The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea," where each uses their unique magical power to cross the ocean. It symbolizes using individual strengths to achieve a common goal.
  • Câu chuyện "bát tiên quá hải" mang nhiều ý nghĩa triết lý. (The story of "The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" carries many philosophical meanings.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tiên (noun): Immortal, fairy, celestial being. This is the singular form.
  • Ông tiên thường xuất hiện trong các câu chuyện cổ tích. (A celestial being often appears in fairy tales.)

Synonyms

• Tám vị tiên: The eight immortals (a descriptive synonym).
• Bát Tiên Đạo: The Eight Immortals of the Tao (a more formal or religious context).

Related Idioms

• "Bát tiên đấu phép": The Eight Immortals compete in magic. This can metaphorically describe a situation where skilled individuals showcase their unique talents or compete.
  • Cuộc thi đó như cảnh "bát tiên đấu phép", ai cũng có tài năng riêng. (That competition is like a scene of "the Eight Immortals competing in magic," everyone has their own talent.)

noun

1. The eight fairies