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巫蠱

简巫蛊 · 繁巫蠱

Mandarin · pinyin wū gǔ

witchcraft

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巫: wū · wizard, sorcerer, witch, shaman
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蛊: gǔ · poison; venom; harm; bewitch

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1–3 · wu1 gu3

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