hsien (In Chinese Taoism, an immortal who has achieved divinity through devotion to Taoist practices and teachings)

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• hsien — /shyun/, n., pl. hsien. 1. (in popular Chinese religion) one of a group of benevolent spirits promoting good in the world. 2. (in China) a county or district. [1965 70; < Chin (Wade Giles) hsien1, (pinyin) xian hermit, wizard] * * * (as used in… …   Universalium

• arts, East Asian — Introduction       music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature.       Some studies of East Asia… …   Universalium