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巫术

巫術
wūshù
noun #7,471

Meanings

  1. 1 witchcraft
  2. 2 sorcery
  3. 3 black magic

Examples

HSK 3
他被指控使用巫术。
Tā bèi zhǐkòng shǐyòng wūshù.
He was accused of practicing witchcraft.
HSK 4
这本书讲的是关于巫术的故事。
Zhè běn shū jiǎng de shì guānyú wūshù de gùshi.
This book tells stories about sorcery.
HSK 6
古代人相信巫术可以治病。
Gǔdài rén xiāngxìn wūshù kěyǐ zhìbìng.
Ancient people believed witchcraft could cure diseases.

Tips

culture
In Chinese history, 巫 referred to shamans who served as intermediaries between humans and spirits. 巫术 carries a negative connotation in modern Chinese, similar to 'black magic' in English.

Stroke Order

巫 wū
术 shù