- sorcerer (in ancient China); (hermit) wizardhistorical term
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- sorcerer (in ancient China)
- (hermit) wizard
In ancient China, "方士" referred to sorcerers who were believed to have special powers or knowledge.
Sorcerers in ancient China were believed to have special powers or knowledge.
"方士" can also refer to a hermit wizard, someone who is skilled in magical practices and chooses to live in seclusion.
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