mo1 seot6 si1魔術師魔术师
Jyutpingmo1 seot6 si1
Yalemō seuht sī
Definition
Magician; a performer who uses sleight of hand to perform seemingly impossible feats.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a stage performer who uses sleight of hand or illusions to entertain. It is rarely used metaphorically to describe someone who is merely clever or manipulative, unlike the English term magician which can sometimes imply a metaphorical wizardry.
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This magician's performance is very brilliant.
Did you ever dream of becoming a magician when you were a child?
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Common phrases
to perform magic
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