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    Expressing 'magic' with 魔法 (mófǎ)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    使用 + 魔法

    Explanation

    The noun 魔法 (mófǎ) means 'magic' and refers to supernatural powers or sorcery, often found in fantasy, fairy tale, and fictional contexts. It can be used with verbs like 使用 (to use) or 施 (to cast) to describe performing magic. It differs from 魔术 (magic tricks/stage magic), which refers to illusion performances.

    Examples

    • 小时候我总是幻想自己会魔法。

      xiǎoshíhou wǒ zǒngshì huànxiǎng zìjǐ huì mófǎ.

      When I was little, I always fantasized about having magic powers.

    • 这部电影里的魔法世界太美了。

      zhè bù diànyǐng lǐ de mófǎ shìjiè tài měi le.

      The magical world in this movie is so beautiful.

    • 她在故事里使用魔法打败了坏人。

      tā zài gùshi lǐ shǐyòng mófǎ dǎbài le huàirén.

      She used magic in the story to defeat the villain.

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