Glossary · 20 Starter Terms
Browse core xianxia and cultivation terms by search, alphabet, and category. Each entry includes Chinese name, pinyin, English translation, bilingual definition, related concepts, and source notes.
20 entries
Cultivation
修仙 · Xiūxiān
Core TermsThe practice of refining body, spirit, and power toward immortality.
Xiuzhen
修真 · Xiūzhēn
Core TermsCultivating truth and Dao realization.
Qi / Spiritual Energy
灵气 · Língqì
Core TermsThe fundamental spiritual energy of cultivation worlds.
Golden Core
金丹 · Jīndān
Core TermsA condensed inner core of cultivation power.
Nascent Soul
元婴 · Yuányīng
Core TermsA spiritual infant or second self.
Ascension
飞升 · Fēishēng
Core TermsThe passage into a higher realm.
Tribulation
天劫 · Tiānjié
Core TermsA heavenly trial during major breakthroughs.
Rogue Cultivator
散修 · Sǎnxiū
Cultivation RolesA cultivator without strong sect backing.
Sect
宗门 · Zōngmén
Sects & ClansA cultivation institution with hierarchy and inheritance.
Artifact / Dharma Treasure
法宝 · Fǎbǎo
Divine WeaponsA refined magical treasure or tool.
Spirit Stone
灵石 · Língshí
Natural TreasuresA currency and spiritual energy source.
Cultivation Technique
功法 · Gōngfǎ
Techniques & ArtsA method for guiding cultivation.
Demonic Cultivator
魔修 · Móxiū
Cultivation RolesA cultivator following demonic methods.
Righteous Cultivator
正道 · Zhèngdào
Cultivation RolesA cultivator aligned with orthodox paths.
Immortal
仙人 · Xiānrén
Cultivation RealmsA transcendent immortal being.
Reincarnation
轮回 · Lúnhuí
Core TermsThe cycle of death and rebirth.
Qi Deviation
走火入魔 · Zǒuhuǒ Rùmó
Core TermsA dangerous failure of cultivation control.
Immortal Arts
仙术 · Xiānshù
Techniques & ArtsHigh-level supernatural arts.
Inner Alchemy
内丹 · Nèidān
Core TermsA Taoist framework for inner refinement.
Tribulation Transcendence
渡劫 · Dùjié
Cultivation RealmsThe process of surviving tribulation.