殶 (zhù) - to cast a spell & to curse

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zhù ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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殶 · zhù

to cast a spell;

to curse;

to bewitch;

to use magic to harm someone.

to cast a spellto curseto bewitch

Usage highlights

to cast a spellto bewitch someonemagic curseevil spellto lift a curse

Synonyms

  • 咒— curse; spell
  • 诅— curse; swear

Antonyms

  • 祝— bless; wish well

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The shaman cast a spell on him (巫师对他殶了咒).
  • Ancient texts warn against using magic to curse others (古书警告不要用魔法殶人).
  • He was believed to be under a curse (他被认为被殶了).

Collocations

  • to cast a spell(殶咒)
  • to bewitch someone(殶人)
  • magic curse(殶术)
  • evil spell(恶殶)
  • to lift a curse(解殶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 殶 appears in some historical and folkloric contexts related to magic and curses.
  • It reflects traditional beliefs in supernatural forces and the power of incantations.

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