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炼金术
liàn​jīn​shù

alchemy

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炼金术 煉金術 liàn​jīn​shù
alchemy
The ancient practice of attempting to transform common metals into gold or silver; includes ancient Chinese alchemy 炼丹 liàn​dān and Western traditions from the Middle Ages.

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Synonym

  • 炼丹 liàn​dān

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