女神
nǚshén
The English phrase "goddess" is translated into Chinese as 女神 (nǚshén).
女神 is used to refer to a female deity. In contemporary slang and popular culture, it is also used to refer to attractive women. A related term, 女神力, refers to "Goddess Power," describing the ability of women to captivate others and inspire admiration.
Meaning: female deity (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word consists of 女 (female) and 神 (god/deity).
Which one should you use?
While 女神 refers to an idealized woman, 男神 (nánshén) is the equivalent term used for an idealized or exceptionally handsome man.
How do you pronounce it?
nǚshén
Did you know?
- In ancient Chinese mythology, unlike many Western traditions, the concept of a 'goddess' was often tied to the 西王母 or 'Queen Mother of the West', who evolved from a wild mountain deity into a powerful celestial ruler.
- The character 神 in 女神 can mean 'god', but in other contexts, it can refer to a person's 'spirit' or even describe someone who is an eccentric genius.
- Because 女神 implies a standard of perfection, it is sometimes used ironically in online forums to mock women who are perceived as being overly high-maintenance.
Examples in context
- 我的女神啊！My goddess!This example shows an exclamation using 女神.Tatoeba #4625753 by Yashanti, translation #9408757 by BobbyLee
- 帕查瑪瑪是安地斯山脈土著居民敬仰的大地和生育女神。Pachamama is a goddess of earth and fertility revered by the indigenous peoples of the Andes.This example uses 女神 to describe a deity of earth and fertility.Tatoeba #13575899 by LeviHighway, translation #9080716 by Hybrid
- XXX係我心中嘅女神!XXX is the goddess in my heart!
- 她是很多人的心中的女神。Tā shì hěnduō rén de xīnzhōng de nǚshén.She is the goddess in many people's hearts.
Example conversation
Jianjie is admiring a beautiful actress on TV.
- 俊杰 Junjie这位女演员真是我的女神。Zhè wèi nǚ yǎnyuán zhēnshi wǒ de nǚshén.This actress is truly my goddess.
- 佳怡 Jiayi你对她太崇拜了吧。Nǐ duì tā tài chóngbài le ba.You admire her too much.
- 俊杰 Junjie她的气质确实像女神一样。Tā de qìzhì quèshí xiàng nǚshén yīyàng.Her temperament is indeed like a goddess.
- 佳怡 Jiayi哈哈，你真是个粉丝。Hāhā, nǐ zhēnshì gè fěnsī.Haha, you are such a fan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goddess” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
