zhòu

curse

  • created sense approved 咒 · zhòu · incantation — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    zhòu

    incantation

    (bound form) a magic spell or secret verbal formula used in religious or mystical rituals to ward off evil or command spirits

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  • created sense approved 咒 · zhòu · to curse — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    zhòu

    to curse

    to wish ill upon someone or to use malicious words to abuse and revile others

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  • created sense approved 咒 · zhòu · to swear — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    zhòu

    to swear

    (bound form) to take an oath or make a solemn vow

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  • created sense approved 咒 · zhòu · mantra — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    zhòu

    mantra

    (bound form) a transliterated Buddhist chant or verse (dharani)

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  • created sense approved 咒 · zhòu · to pray — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    zhòu

    to pray

    (literary) to offer prayers to a deity or spirits

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