mo1 zoeng6魔杖
Jyutpingmo1 zoeng6
Yalemō jeuhng
Definition
Magic wand; a wooden stick used in legends to cast spells and perform magic.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the context of fantasy literature, films, or role-playing games. It is not a term used in everyday life, as magic is not part of the cultural reality of Hong Kong. When referring to the wands used by stage magicians, people prefer the term 魔術棒.
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zi1枝jīExamples
Are you looking for a magic wand to perform magic tricks?
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Common phrases
to wave a magic wand
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 魔術棒, which refers to the props used by stage performers for sleight of hand. Using 魔杖 to describe a stage magician's prop sounds like you are talking about someone from a fantasy novel.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
