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Referring to a curse or spell with 魔咒 (mózhòu)
Description & Modification
Structure
Adjective + 的 + 魔咒
Explanation
The noun 魔咒 (mózhòu) means "curse" or "magic spell," referring to a supernatural incantation with mystical power. It is commonly used in fantasy, folklore, and figurative speech to describe something that has a binding or bewitching effect. Use 魔咒 when talking about magical spells or metaphorical curses.
Examples
女巫对王子施了一个可怕的魔咒。
nǚwū duì wángzǐ shī le yī gè kěpà de mózhòu.
The witch cast a terrible curse on the prince.
他好像中了什么魔咒，每次考试都不及格。
tā hǎoxiàng zhòng le shénme mózhòu, měi cì kǎoshì dōu bù jígé.
He seems to be under some kind of curse — he fails every exam.
只有真爱才能解除这个魔咒。
zhǐyǒu zhēn'ài cáinéng jiěchú zhège mózhòu.
Only true love can break this curse.