[Chinese] Literally "feather men". In ancient times, the feather men were flying immortals (see Xian), whose bodies were covered with a coat of feathers. Now it is an alternative designation for a Taoist priest.
YU-REN
Meaning of YU-REN in English
Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary. Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии. 2012