phù thuỷ

Etymology
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Usage notes

 * Fantasy is a contemporary genre in Vietnamese literature, imported from the West, with a lack of a diverse vocabulary. and  are used for human magicians.  for short humanoid creatures,  for fair elvish creatures, and  for monstrous creatures.
 * Some translators consciously use for female witches, and  for male wizards. The translator of the Harry Potter series used this approach.