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法师
fǎshī
Description
“法师”是对佛教或道教里有学问、能做法事的和尚或道士的尊称。
"法师" is an honorific title for monks or Taoist priests knowledgeable in Buddhism or Taoism who can perform rituals.
在游戏或小说里,“法师”常常指会用魔法的人。
In games or novels, "法师" often refers to people who can use magic.
Meanings
法师fǎshī
master; monk or Taoist priest (honorific title)
这位法师很有名。
This wizard is very famous.
法师fǎshī
mage; wizard (in games or fantasy)
我在游戏里玩法师。
I play as a wizard in the game.
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Notes
- Etymology
法 (dharma/magic) + 师 (master/teacher), literally 'master of the dharma or magic'.
- Nuance
originally a Buddhist/Taoist honorific; now also common as 'mage' in gaming contexts.
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