巫
婆

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The word "巫婆" is formed by combining the character "巫", which means witch or sorcerer, with the character "婆", which means old woman, resulting in a compound term that specifically refers to a female witch, typically an elderly one.

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巫婆住在森林里。

Wūpó zhù zài sēnlín lǐ.

The witch lives in the forest.

这个巫婆会施展魔法。

Zhège wūpó huì shīzhǎn mófǎ.

This witch can cast magic.

孩子们都害怕那个邪恶的巫婆。

Háizimen dōu hàipà nàge xié'è de wūpó.

The children are all afraid of that evil witch.

传说中，巫婆能用咒语控制他人。

Chuánshuō zhōng, wūpó néng yòng zhòuyǔ kòngzhì tārén.

Legend has it that witches can use spells to control others.

尽管巫婆在故事里常是反派，但有些文化中她们被视为智者。

Jǐnguǎn wūpó zài gùshì lǐ cháng shì fǎnpài, dàn yǒuxiē wénhuà zhōng tāmen bèi shì wéi zhìzhě.

Although witches are often villains in stories, in some cultures they are seen as wise women.

Word Definition - 巫婆

wū pó witch; sorceress; female shaman

Individual Character Details

巫 wū, wū
婆 pó