Meaning
神秘 describes something that is hard to understand or explain, evoking a sense of mystery or the unknown. It refers to things that are concealed, puzzling, or have an air of secrecy. The word combines 神 (god/spirit) and 秘 (secret), suggesting something beyond ordinary comprehension.
Usage
Commonly used to describe people, places, phenomena, or atmospheres that seem mysterious or unknowable. It can describe both positive mystery (intriguing, fascinating) and neutral mystery (simply unexplained). Often appears in phrases like 神秘感 (sense of mystery) and 神秘的力量 (mysterious power).
Examples
- 01这座古老的城堡充满了神秘的气息。.This ancient castle is filled with a mysterious atmosphere.
- 02她总是带着神秘的微笑，让人猜不透她在想什么。, .She always wears a mysterious smile, making it impossible to guess what she's thinking.
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Common collocations
- 神秘感sense of mystery
- 神秘的微笑mysterious smile
- 神秘人物mysterious person
- 充满神秘full of mystery
Antonyms
Origin
The combination of 神 (originally meaning deity or spirit, extended to mean supernatural or incomprehensible) and 秘 (secret) creates a word suggesting secrets of a spiritual or supernatural nature.