TheVietnameseword "pháp thuật" translatesto "sorcery," "witchcraft," or "magic" in English. It referstothepractice of usingsupernaturalpowers or abilitiestoinfluenceevents or createeffectsthatarebeyondnatural means.
UsageInstructions
"Pháp thuật" is oftenused in contextsrelatedtofantasy, folklore, andstoriesinvolvingmagic or supernaturalphenomena.
It can be usedtodescribeboththepracticeitselfandtheskills of a magician or sorcerer.
Translation: "In thefairytale, thegirllearnedmanysecretsaboutmagicfromthefairy."
AdvancedUsage
You can alsouse "pháp thuật" todiscussspecifictypes of magic or magical practices, such as "pháp thuậthắc ám" (darkmagic) or "pháp thuậttrắng" (whitemagic).
It can be used in literature, films, or discussionsaboutmythologyandfantasy genres.
WordVariants
Pháp sư:Thistermrefersto a "sorcerer" or "wizard," someonewhopractices "pháp thuật."
Phép thuật:Thismeans "magicspell," focusingmore on thespecificspells or incantationsused in magical practices.
DifferentMeanings
While "pháp thuật" primarilyreferstomagical practices, in some contexts, it can alsoimplymanipulation or trickery (thoughlesscommonly).
Synonyms
Ma thuật:This is anotherwordfor "magic" and can be usedinterchangeablywith "pháp thuật" in many contexts.
Kỳ diệu:Thismeans "wonderful" or "marvelous," oftenassociatedwithmagical experiences.