wū pódictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
witch / sorceress / female shaman
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

巫婆 巫婆 [wu1 po2] /witch/sorceress/female shaman/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 巫
    wū

    witch / wizard / shaman / also pr. [wú]

    Wū

    surname Wu / also pr. [Wú]

  • 婆
    pó

    (bound form) grandmother / (bound form) matron / (bound form) mother-in-law / (slang) femme (in a lesbian relationship)

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.