魔法
mófǎTraditional: 魔法
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Translation
magic, sorcery, witchcraft
Word origin
A compound of 魔 (mó, demon, evil spirit) and 法 (fǎ, method, art), so the literal sense is the art of the supernatural.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 魔 (mó, demon) + 法 (fǎ, art, method)
Stroke order
魔
法
Examples
。
This story is full of magic.
。
She believes magic really exists.
古。
The boy learned an ancient form of magic.
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This book teaches you how to use magic.
仿佛。
It was as if a kind of magic bound them together.
魔法 (mó fǎ) means magic, sorcery, or witchcraft, the kind found in fantasy stories and fairy tales. It contrasts with 魔术 (mó shù), which is stage conjuring or illusion.
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