A mythological tale about eight immortals who each used their own unique magic to cross the ocean without a boat; used as a metaphor for everyone using their own distinct talents or methods to achieve a common goal. Often used as part of the phrase 八仙过海，各显神通 bā​xiān​guò​hǎi​gè​xiǎn​shén​tōng

separately; differently; individually; used as an adverb to show that different people or things act or possess attributes independently

to appear; to seem; to show or manifest; to make something visible

his; her; its; their; refers back to a person or thing mentioned previously

(bound form) ability; capability; talent