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變魔術

简变魔术 · 繁變魔術

Mandarin · pinyin biàn mó shù

to perform magical tricks

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變: Look up this written character
魔: mó · demon, evil spirits; magic power
術: Look up this written character
变: biàn · change, transform, alter; rebel
术: shù · art, skill, special feat; method, technique

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4–2–4 · bian4 mo2 shu4

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