Definition
戏法 refers to traditional Chinese stage magic, often performed with props like coins, ropes, cups, and bowls. It differs from 魔术, which is modern Western-style magic. The common verb-object phrase 变戏法 means 'to perform magic tricks'.
n.
traditional Chinese magic or sleight-of-handtrick
Examples
- 戏法。Tā biǎoyǎn le yí gè xì fǎ.He performed a magic trick.
- 戏法。Tā biàn de xì fǎ fēicháng jīngcǎi.The tricks he performed were very spectacular.
- 戏法。Zhè zhǒng xì fǎ xūyào hěnduō liànxí.This kind of trick requires a lot of practice.
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