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Referring to a divine artifact with 神器 (shénqì)
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神器
Explanation
神器 (shénqì) is a noun meaning "divine artifact," "sacred object," or "magical item" and refers to a powerful or legendary object often found in mythology, fantasy, or gaming contexts. The compound combines 神 (divine/god) and 器 (vessel/instrument). In modern usage, it can also colloquially mean an amazing or game-changing tool.
Examples
传说中这把剑是一件上古神器。
chuánshuō zhōng zhè bǎ jiàn shì yī jiàn shànggǔ shénqì.
According to legend, this sword is an ancient divine artifact.
这款软件简直是办公神器，效率提高了好几倍。
zhè kuǎn ruǎnjiàn jiǎnzhí shì bàngōng shénqì, xiàolǜ tígāo le hǎo jǐ bèi.
This software is truly a godsend for office work — it has improved efficiency several times over.
游戏里的这件神器能大幅提升角色的战斗力。
yóuxì lǐ de zhè jiàn shénqì néng dàfú tíshēng juésè de zhàndòulì.
This divine artifact in the game can greatly boost a character's combat power.