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    Expressing 'magical' or 'mystical' with 神奇 (shénqí)

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    Structure

    神奇 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 神奇 (shénqí) means 'magical,' 'miraculous,' or 'mystical.' It describes something that is extraordinarily wonderful or seemingly supernatural. It is used to express amazement at things that defy ordinary explanation.

    Examples

    • 这个魔术师的表演真是太神奇了。

      zhège móshùshī de biǎoyǎn zhēnshi tài shénqí le.

      This magician's performance is truly amazing.

    • 大自然有很多神奇的现象等着我们去发现。

      dà zìrán yǒu hěn duō shénqí de xiànxiàng děng zhe wǒmen qù fāxiàn.

      Nature has many wondrous phenomena waiting for us to discover.

    • 他觉得中医的效果非常神奇。

      tā juéde zhōngyī de xiàoguǒ fēicháng shénqí.

      He finds the effects of traditional Chinese medicine quite miraculous.

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