jiu2 seot6妖術妖术
Jyutpingjiu2 seot6
Yaleyíu seuth
Definition
Sorcery, witchcraft, or black magic that is deviant or unorthodox.
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How it's used
Often used metaphorically to describe someone who has an uncanny or suspicious ability to influence or manipulate others. It carries a strong negative connotation of deception or something unnatural that defies logic. While it literally refers to dark magic, it is frequently applied to people who seem to have a strange, almost supernatural charm or skill in trickery.
Measure word
zung3種jungExamples
keoi5 hou2 ci5 sik1 jung6 jiu2 seot6 gam3 seng4 jat6 ngaak1 jan4
佢好似識用妖術咁，成日呃人。
He seems to know sorcery, always tricking people.
nei5 seon3 m4 seon3 ni1 go3 sai3 gaai3 jau5 jiu2 seot6 aa4
你信唔信呢個世界有妖術呀？
Do you believe there is such a thing as sorcery in this world?
Related words
Common phrases
sau1 lin6 jiu2 seot6
修練妖術
to practice sorcery
si1 zin2 jiu2 seot6
施展妖術
to cast a spell of black art
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general magic tricks or stage performances, which are usually referred to as 魔術. Using 妖術 to describe a magician's performance would imply they are practicing dark arts rather than performing a skill.
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