Chinese word dictionary

紧箍咒

jǐn gū zhòu · the Band-tightening Spell (in 西遊記|西游记[Xi1 you2 Ji4]); a spell or incantation for controlling sb

Word information

Simplified紧箍咒
Traditional緊箍咒
Pinyinjǐn gū zhòu
Part of speechDictionary
HSK 3.0Not listed
HSK 2.0Not listed

How to learn 紧箍咒

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