mo1 seot6魔術魔术
Jyutpingmo1 seot6
Yalemō seuht
Definition
Magic, usually referring to stage magic, illusion, or trickery; also used figuratively to describe magical means.
- magic; performing arts using illusion or special props to achieve the impossible
- figurativemagical means or miraculous methods
colloquialother
How it's used
Refers specifically to stage or street performances involving sleight of hand or illusions. It is rarely used to describe supernatural or occult phenomena, for which terms like 法術 or 魔法 are more appropriate. When someone performs these tricks, the verb 變 is almost always used instead of generic verbs like 做.
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go3個goExamples
He really likes watching magic shows.
Do you know how to perform magic?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 魔法, which implies supernatural power or witchcraft. Using 魔術 to describe a supernatural event will sound like you are accusing the person of faking it or performing a trick.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
