faat3 seot6法術法术
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Yalefaat seuht
Definition
Magic, sorcery, or supernatural spells; methods of performing supernatural acts.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to supernatural or mystical arts often associated with folklore, Taoist priests, or fantasy settings. It carries a sense of wonder or skepticism depending on whether the speaker believes the magic is genuine. Unlike general stage magic or sleight of hand, it implies a deeper, often spiritual or occult, power.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word for stage magic or card tricks performed by a magician, which is better described as 魔術. Using 法術 for a stage performer sounds like you are accusing them of using real supernatural powers rather than just being a skilled entertainer.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
