Definition
术士 (shù shì) is a historical term for a person skilled in various arts — including Confucian scholarship, Daoist rituals, and occult practices such as divination and alchemy. In modern fantasy contexts it often means 'magician' or 'sorcerer'. The term carries a broad, eclectic meaning.
n.
historical scholar and ritual specialist (Confucian, Daoist, etc.)magiciansorcererpractitioner of occult arts
Examples
- 术士。Gǔdài yǒu hěnduō shù jīngtōng Rújiā jīngdiǎn.In ancient times, many shushi were proficient in Confucian classics.
- 术士。Zhè wèi shù huì zhānbǔ hé liàndànshù.This shushi knows divination and alchemy.
- 术士。Xiǎoshuō lǐ de shù néng hū fēng huàn yǔ.The shushi in the novel can summon wind and rain.
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