Definitions
(noun)
shaman; witch; wizard
(noun)
sorcery; witchcraft
Etymology
Depicts some sort of object used by shamans. The exact nature of this object is unclear.
About
巫 is an ideogram depicting two figures, likely shamans, performing a ritual around a central pillar or crossing divinatory rods. Its etymology connects directly to ancient spiritual practices, referring to religious figures who communicated with spirits, performed rain dances, and conducted healing rituals. Historically, the character encompassed both male and female practitioners serving as vital spiritual mediators in early communities. Over time, as beliefs evolved, its meaning narrowed to associate more closely with witchcraft, sorcery, and occult practices, akin to the modern concepts of a witch or wizard.
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那个巫婆住在森林里。
巫术是一种古老的文化。
巫师在仪式上跳舞。
巫医用草药治疗病人。
巫山的风景非常美丽。
巫文化有着悠久的历史。
那个巫师不仅精通巫术，还懂得医术。
在现代社会，某些地区仍然存在巫术活动。