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March 24, 2026
魔术(魔術)móshù(mo2shu4)
魔术 (mó shù) refers to magic or the art of illusion, commonly associated with performance arts where tricks create the appearance of supernatural feats. It is often used in contexts related to entertainment, such as magic shows or performances, and encompasses both stage magic and street magic.
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Cultural Note
Magic shows are popular in Chinese culture, especially during festivals and celebrations where entertainers showcase their skills to amuse audiences. The art of magic has deep roots in traditional Chinese storytelling and folklore.
Memory Tip
Imagine a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. The character 魔 (mó) resembles a witch's hat, symbolizing magic, and术 (shù) can be visualized as a path or method, indicating the skill or technique involved in performing magic.
Meanings of 魔术
móshù(mo2shu4)
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About 魔术
魔术Simplified
魔術Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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幻术 (huàn shù) - use 魔术 (mó shù) when referring specifically to entertainment magic, while 幻术 (huàn shù) can imply a broader concept of illusion, including mentalism.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. The character 魔 (mó) resembles a witch's hat, symbolizing magic, and术 (shù) can be visualized as a path or method, indicating the skill or technique involved in performing magic.
Usage Notes
魔术 is typically used in informal contexts when discussing entertainment; however, in academic discussions about performance arts, a more formal term like '魔法' (mófǎ) may be used. Be cautious with the tones; mispronouncing either character can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 魔术 connects with other words related to performance and art. Students should focus on using it in compound phrases, such as '魔术表演' (magic performance) to enhance their vocabulary contextually.
Cultural Note
Magic shows are popular in Chinese culture, especially during festivals and celebrations where entertainers showcase their skills to amuse audiences. The art of magic has deep roots in traditional Chinese storytelling and folklore.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 魔术 with 魔法 (mófǎ), which means magic in a more mystical or supernatural sense. A common mistake is saying '我喜欢魔法' (wǒ xǐhuān mófǎ) when they mean to express a liking for magic shows, which should be '我喜欢魔术'.
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Grammar Patterns of 魔术
魔术 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
mó shù shī kě bù shì suí biàn wán liǎng xià de， ， tā mén xià le kǔ gōng zuān。
Magicians do not dabble, they work hard.
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她的祖父教她变魔术。
tā de zǔ fù jiào tā biàn mó shù。
Her grandfather taught her to conjure.
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魔术师让我们以为箱子是空的,让我们上当.
mó shù shī ràng wǒ mén yǐ wéi xiāng zǐ shì kōng de, , ràng wǒ mén shàng.
The magician deceived us by making us think the box was empty.
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那位魔术师将魔棒在手帕上一挥,就蹦出了一只兔子.
nà wèi mó shù shī jiāng mó bàng zài shǒu pà shàng yī huī, , jiù bèng chū le yī zhī tù.
The magician held his wand over the handkerchief and out hopped a rabbit.
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魔术师手一挥兔子便不见了.
mó shù shī shǒu yī huī tù zǐ biàn bù jiàn le.
With a wave of his hand, the magician made the rabbit vanish.
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魔术师把表扔进臼里,从桌子上拿起一把大锤.
mó shù shī bǎ biǎo rēng jìn jiù lǐ, , cóng zhuō zǐ shàng ná qǐ yī bǎ dà.
The conjurer threw the watch into the mortar and grasped a sledgehammer from the table.
Cultural Notes for 魔术
🏮Cultural insight
Magic shows are popular in Chinese culture, especially during festivals and celebrations where entertainers showcase their skills to amuse audiences. The art of magic has deep roots in traditional Chinese storytelling and folklore.
Frequently Asked Questions about 魔术
It is pronounced as 'mó shù', with the first tone on 魔 and the fourth tone on 术.
Yes, it can also refer to the skills or techniques used in performing illusions, not just the performance itself.
No, it's generally used in informal contexts; for formal discussions, you might use 魔法 (mófǎ) instead.
