- 精神 jīngshén spiritspirit; mind; consciousness; the psychological or mental state of a person, as opposed to the physical or material
- 神马 shénmǎ mythical horse(literary) a magical or divine horse from myths and legends
- 神父 shénfu priestCatholic or Orthodox Christian priest; father
- 神经 shénjīng nervethe bundle of fibers in the body that carries messages between the brain and other parts of the body
- 神秘 shénmì mysteriousmysterious; mystical; can also be used as a noun meaning "mystery"
- 神奇 shénqí magicalmagical; mystical; miraculous; wonderful and peculiar
- 眼神 yǎnshén expression in one's eyesThe look or emotion conveyed through the eyes; a meaningful glance or wink
- 神像 shénxiàng idolstatue or portrait of a deity, such as a god or Buddha; joss
- 神圣 shénshèng sacredholy; divine; extremely dignified and solemn such that it must not be violated or treated with disrespect
- 神情 shénqíng expressionfacial expression; look; appearance
- 精神病 jīngshénbìng mental illnessmental illness; psychosis; psychiatric disorder
- 神话 shénhuà mythologymyth; mythology; fairy tales or legends created by ancient people to explain the world and natural phenomena
- 精神文明 jīngshénwénmíng spiritual civilizationThe cultural and moral progress of a society, including its ideology, ethics, education, and art. Often used in contrast to [[物质文明|物質文明|wu4 zhi4 wen2 ming2]].
- 女神 nǚshén goddess (idolized woman)a woman who is extremely attractive or admired, especially a celebrity; a man's female idol
- 神经病 shénjīngbìng neuropathynervous system disorder; neuropathy; disease involving the nerves
- 神色 shénsè expressionfacial expression; look; appearance
- 神舟 shénzhōu ShenzhouA series of spacecraft developed by China, often used for manned spaceflight
- 死神 sǐshén god of deathA mythological figure in charge of human death (e.g. the Grim Reaper)
- 精神病院 jīngshénbìngyuàn psychiatric hospitalpsychiatric hospital; mental institution; mental asylum
- 靖国神社 jìngguóshénshè Yasukuni ShrineA Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan, dedicated to the spirits of soldiers who died in service of the Empire of Japan; often a source of political controversy due to the inclusion of war criminals.
- 神仙 shénxiān supernatural entitymagical being in modern fiction, such as a fairy, elf, or leprechaun
- 神州 shénzhōu China(literary) an old poetic name for China, also known as [[赤县神州|赤縣神州|chi4 xian4 shen2 zhou1]]
- 神经元 shénjīngyuán neuronthe basic structural and functional unit of the nervous system; also called [[神经细胞|神經細胞|shen2 jing1 xi4 bao1]] or [[神经原|神經原|shen2 jing1 yuan2]]
- 神经质 shénjīngzhì neuroticDescribing someone who is nervous, on edge, or overly sensitive
- 神灵 shénlíng godgod; deity; divinity; spirit or demon; general term for supernatural beings
- 神经系统 shénjīngxìtǒng nervous systemthe network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body; it includes the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system
- 心神 xīnshén mindstate of mind; attention; mental energy
- 神态 shéntài expressionfacial expression; outward appearance; manner; bearing or deportment
- 财神 cáishén god of wealthThe deity in Chinese folk religion and Taoism believed to bring fortune and prosperity; also refers to [[财神爷|財神爺|cai2 shen2 ye2]].
- 精神状态 jīngshénzhuàngtài mental statea person's state of mind; psychological condition or mental outlook
- 神器 shénqì imperial regalia; the throne(literary) ritual objects symbolizing state power (such as the imperial seal); the throne or imperial power
- 神功 shéngōng miraculous skillmiraculous skill; amazing powers or an incredible feat
- 守护神 shǒuhùshén patron sainta protector god, guardian spirit, or patron saint
- 神志 shénzhì consciousnessa person's state of mind, consciousness, or awareness
- 中枢神经 zhōngshūshénjīng central nervous systemThe main part of the nervous system, consisting of the brain and spinal cord, that coordinates activities and transmits impulses throughout the body.
- 神通 shéntōng magical power(originally a Buddhist term) supernatural power; remarkable ability; exceptional skill
- 龙马精神 lóngmǎjīngshén full of vitalityOld but still vigorous and full of vitality (often used to describe an elderly person)
- 神殿 shéndiàn templetemple; shrine; sanctuary; a building dedicated to religious worship or the veneration of a deity
- 安神 ānshén to calm the nervesto soothe the nerves; to relieve uneasiness of mind and body; to calm one's spirit
- 神明 shénmíng godsgods; deities; divinities
- 神智 shénzhì intelligencemental faculty; wisdom; intellect
- 天神 tiānshén godgod or deity in heaven; celestial being
- 留神 liúshén to be carefulto be careful; to take care; to be on the lookout for potential problems
- 神童 shéntóng child prodigychild prodigy; wunderkind; a child with exceptional intelligence
- 神魂 shénhún mindstate of mind; consciousness; often used when describing a person who is distracted, fascinated, or losing self-control
- 提神 tíshén to freshen upTo refresh oneself, perk up, or stimulate the spirit, often via a drink or wash
- 神人 shénrén immortal(bound form) an immortal; a holy man; a person who has attained the way in Daoist tradition
- 有神 yǒushén spiritedfull of spirit; having a lively or energetic expression, especially regarding one's eyes
- 视神经 shìshénjīng optic nerveThe second pair of cranial nerves in humans and vertebrates that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.
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