archaic
literary
noun

Meaning of

觋 means male shaman; sorcerer; wizard. Pronounced xí.

  • male shaman; sorcerer; wizard

Character Info

Radical
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Definitions & Examples

dài
zhǔ
chí
shì
 

In ancient times, male and female shamans presided over sacrificial rituals.

rén
chēng
zhě
 
néng
tōng
guǐ
shén
 

This man calls himself a sorcerer, claiming he can communicate with spirits.

 
Zhōu
 
zhōng
zǎi
le
nán
de
fēn
gōng
 

The 'Rites of Zhou' records the division of labor between male shamans and female witches.

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