mou4 si1巫師巫师
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Yalemòuh sī
Definition
A wizard, sorcerer, or warlock; a person who practices witchcraft, typically referring to a male.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to male practitioners of magic in fantasy contexts or folklore. When describing female counterparts, use 女巫 or 巫婆 instead. It is rarely used to describe real people in modern Hong Kong society, appearing almost exclusively in fiction, movies, or games.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word to refer to a doctor or someone who practices traditional Chinese medicine, as that would be confusing and potentially offensive.
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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.
