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incantation in Chinese

incantation in Chinese is 咒文, 咒语 — incantation means a spoken or chanted formula of words believed to have magical power.

incantation in Chinese

咒文
noun
Pronounced: zhòu wén
The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.
咒语
noun
Pronounced: zhòu yǔ
The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.

What does "incantation" mean?

  1. noun A spoken or chanted formula of words believed to have magical power.
    "The witch muttered an incantation over the bubbling cauldron."
  2. noun Any set of words repeated as if it has special or ritual force.
    "He recited the safety checklist like a familiar incantation before every flight."

incantation in a sentence

  • The witch muttered an incantation over the bubbling cauldron.
  • He recited the safety checklist like a familiar incantation before every flight.

Common Chinese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "incantation" in Chinese?

"incantation" in Chinese is 咒文, 咒语. incantation means: A spoken or chanted formula of words believed to have magical power.

How do you pronounce 咒文?

"incantation" in Chinese is 咒文, pronounced "zhòu wén".

How do you use "incantation" in a sentence?

Example: "The witch muttered an incantation over the bubbling cauldron." In Chinese, "incantation" is 咒文, 咒语.

Are there other ways to say "incantation" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "incantation": 咒文, 咒语.

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