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魔法 — meaning in English

mó fǎ

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English meaning

  • allure noun A powerful, attractive charm or appeal that draws people in.
  • charm noun A quality that makes someone likeable, attractive, or persuasive.
  • magic noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.

Senses

魔法 is used for these senses in English:

  • hanky-panky Mischievous behaviour, dishonest or shady activity.
  • magic The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.]

allure — full definition

  1. noun A powerful, attractive charm or appeal that draws people in.
  2. verb To attract or tempt someone strongly.

charm — full definition

  1. noun A quality that makes someone likeable, attractive, or persuasive.
  2. noun An object or spoken words believed to bring good luck or magical protection.
  3. noun A small decorative trinket hung on a bracelet or necklace.
  4. verb To attract, delight, or persuade someone through pleasing qualities.
  5. verb To influence or protect someone or something through magic.

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