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Yalenéuih mòuh
Definition
A woman who practices witchcraft; a witch or sorceress.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a female practitioner of magic, often carrying a negative connotation derived from folklore and fantasy media. While it translates directly to witch, it is rarely used to describe real people in modern Hong Kong society unless discussing fictional characters or historical accounts of witchcraft.
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The witches in fairy tales are usually very mean.
Do you think this witch is a good person or a bad person?
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Common phrases
wicked witch
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