羲皇上人

xī​huáng​shàng​rén

person from immemorial times

Literally a person who lived before the legendary emperor [[伏羲|伏羲|fu2 xi1]]; describes a person who lives a carefree, simple life like those in ancient times, often used as a self-appellation by recluses.

羲 (literal) → 羲 · xī · Xi 皇 (literal) → 皇 · huáng · ancient rulers 上 (literal) → 上 · shàng · upper 人 (literal) → 人 · rén · person

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created sense May 20, 2026, 07:57 PM