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Term: shumin

Description:

Shumin is a Mandarin Chinese term that can be used as a noun, verb, or adjective. It has both popular and local usages.

Senses:

Noun:

1. In popular usage, shumin refers to a person with literary or artistic talents.

Example sentence: She is a shumin who excels in calligraphy and painting.

2. In local usage (specific to certain regions or communities), shumin can refer to a local deity or spirit.

Example sentence: The villagers prayed to the shumin for a good harvest.

Verb:

1. In popular usage, shumin can be used as a verb meaning to recite or chant.

Example sentence: The monk shumined blessings during the ceremony.

2. In local usage, shumin can also mean to honor or revere a local deity.

Example sentence: The community shumins the village's guardian spirit every year.

Adjective:

1. In popular usage, shumin can be used as an adjective describing someone who possesses literary or artistic talents.

Example sentence: She is a shumin poet whose works are celebrated.

2. In local usage, shumin can be used as an adjective to describe something related to a local deity or spirit.

Example sentence: The temple was adorned with shumin carvings.

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