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" originated in early Chinese culture as a term for shamans who performed rituals to mediate between the human and spiritual worlds. Its structural form, consisting of two "工" components crossing, is often interpreted as symbolizing either ritual tools or the interconnectedness of heaven and earth. Over time, the meaning shifted from denoting a specific religious functionary to encompassing a wider range of magical and supernatural practices, thus giving rise to derived terms such as "巫术" for witchcraft and "巫医" for healer-sorcerers, reflecting its expanded semantic scope while maintaining its association with the occult.
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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。