Definition
巫 is a bound form (b.f.) meaning 'shaman, witch' — it cannot stand alone and must combine with another character to form a word, such as 巫婆 (witch) and 巫师 (shaman). It is also a common Chinese surname, but that usage is as a standalone noun and not covered by this POS entry.
b.f.
shamanwitch (used as a bound form in compounds)
Examples
- 。Tā hěn hàipà gùshì lǐ de wū pó.She is very afraid of the witch in the story.
- 。Gǔdài de wū shī fùzé jìsì.Ancient shamans were responsible for sacrifices.
- 。Zhè běn shū jièshào le wū shù de qǐyuán.This book introduces the origin of witchcraft.
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