Definition
魔法 (mó fǎ) refers to supernatural magic, sorcery, or witchcraft — the kind found in fantasy stories. 魔术 (mó shù) is specifically stage magic or sleight-of-hand tricks (e.g., pulling a rabbit from a hat). 魔力 (mó lì) means 'magical power' or 'enchantment', often used figuratively (e.g., the charm of a place).
noun
magicsorcery
Examples
- 魔法。Tā xiāngxìn mó fǎ néng gǎibiàn mìngyùn.She believes magic can change destiny.
- 魔法。Nà ge lǎo wūshī huì shǐyòng mó fǎ.That old wizard knows how to use magic.
- 魔法。Zhè shì yì běn guānyú mó fǎ de shū.This is a book about magic.
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