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
The character 巫 originally depicted a ritual object used by shamans, though its exact nature is unclear. It came to refer to the shamans themselves, spirit mediums who performed rain dances, healing rituals, and communicated with spirits. Historically, the term encompassed both male and female practitioners of magic and spiritual mediation, a vital role in early communities. As belief systems shifted, the meaning narrowed toward witchcraft, sorcery, and the occult, akin to "witch" or "wizard" today.
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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。
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