bí thuật

bí thuật

Vị đạo sĩ đang truyền thụ một bí thuật cổ xưa cho đệ tử.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Secret art; esoteric technique: A specialized skill, method, or practice that is deliberately kept hidden, known only to a select group of initiates or practitioners. It often implies a technique requiring deep, specialized knowledge.
    • Secret tactic; stratagem: A concealed or cunning plan of action designed to achieve a specific advantage, especially in a competitive or adversarial context.
    • Magic; occult art: Refers to practices involving supernatural, mystical, or arcane powers, often shrouded in secrecy and ritual.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Vị đạo sĩ nắm giữ nhiều bí thuật cổ xưa. (The Taoist master holds many ancient secret arts.)
    • Bí thuật quân sự đó đã giúp họ chiến thắng. (That military stratagem helped them achieve victory.)
    • Cuốn sách này viết về các loại bí thuật và phép màu. (This book is about various types of magic and spells.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in historical, fantasy, or martial arts contexts to describe knowledge transmitted through master-disciple lineages.
  • It can be used metaphorically to describe a highly effective, little-known method in any field (e.g., business, cooking).
Variants and Related Words

  • Bí pháp (n): A secret formula or method; closely related to "bí thuật" but may emphasize a formulaic or procedural aspect.

    • Bí pháp luyện đan. (The secret formula for alchemy.)

  • Bí kíp (n): A secret manual or book of secrets; often a recorded collection of "bí thuật."

    • Anh ta tìm thấy một cuốn bí kíp võ công. (He found a secret martial arts manual.)
Synonyms
  • Secret art: A concealed skill or practice.
  • Esoterica: Knowledge intended for or understood by a small group.
  • Stratagem: A clever scheme or trick.
  • Occultism: The study of supernatural or magical practices.
Related Idioms

  • Giữ bí thuật: To guard/keep a secret art.

    • Dòng họ này luôn giữ bí thuật nấu ăn. (This family always guards their secret culinary art.)

  • Truyền thụ bí thuật: To impart/transmit a secret art (to a disciple).

    • Người thầy đã truyền thụ bí thuật cho đệ tử tâm đắc. (The master imparted the secret art to his favored disciple.)