witchcraft; sorcery; wizardry
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witchcraft; sorcery; wizardry; black magic
Refers to magical or supernatural practices performed by shamans, witches, or folk religious practitioners. The term can carry neutral, negative, or anthropological connotations depending on context.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
wū巫
shù术
zài在
dāng当
dì地
liú流
chuán传
le了
jǐ几
bǎi百
nián年
。
This type of witchcraft has been passed down locally for hundreds of years.
Tā他
xiāng相
xìn信
wū巫
shù术
néng能
zhì治
yù愈
jí疾
bìng病
。
He believes that witchcraft can cure diseases.
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Nà那
gè个
wū巫
shī师
zhèng正
zài在
shī施
zhǎn展
wū巫
shù术
。
That shaman is currently performing sorcery.
Gǔ古
dài代
bù部
luò落
shǐ使
yòng用
wū巫
shù术
qí祈
qiú求
fēng丰
shōu收
。
Ancient tribes used witchcraft to pray for a good harvest.