xuất thần

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Ecstatic / Trance-like: Describes a state where one's spirit or consciousness is believed to temporarily leave the body, often in a religious, spiritual, or mystical context, leading to profound absorption or rapture.
   • Inspired / Brilliant (figurative): Describes a sudden, extraordinary, and seemingly inspired state of mind, often leading to exceptional creativity or performance, as if guided by a divine force.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Thầy pháp ngồi xuất thần trong buổi lễ. (The shaman sat in a trance during the ceremony.)
  • Nhạc sĩ sáng tác trong một khoảnh khắc xuất thần. (The composer created in a moment of inspired brilliance.)
  • Cô ấy có màn trình diễn xuất thần. (She gave an inspired performance.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is often used to describe states achieved through deep meditation, spiritual rituals, or intense artistic focus. It implies a departure from ordinary consciousness.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhập thần (adj): To enter a state of deep concentration or trance; to be enthralled.
  • Anh ấy nhập thần khi nghe nhạc. (He was enthralled while listening to the music.)

Synonyms

• Ecstatic: In a state of overwhelming emotion, especially joy or rapture.
• Inspired: Of extraordinary quality, as if arising from some external creative impulse.
• Trance-like: Resembling a semi-conscious state, like a trance.

Related Idioms

• Lên đồng xuất thần: To go into a trance during a spirit possession ritual.
  • Bà đồng lên đồng xuất thần. (The medium went into a deep trance during the ritual.)