"alchemy" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 炼金术

Definition

炼金术是一种古老的实践，试图把普通金属变成黄金，并发现治愈所有疾病的方法。现在，这个词也用来描述一种神奇或神秘的转化力量。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常出现在正式、历史或文学语境中。也常被用作比喻，形容神秘或深刻的变化（如“爱情的炼金术”）。不是现代化学的意思。

Examples

In history class, we learned about alchemy and its secrets.

在历史课上，我们学习了**炼金术**及其秘密。

Alchemy tried to change lead into gold.

**炼金术**试图将铅变成黄金。

Many old books are about alchemy and magic.

许多古书都讲述**炼金术**和魔法。

People used to believe alchemy could unlock the secrets of the universe.

人们曾经相信**炼金术**能揭开宇宙的奥秘。

There's a kind of alchemy in the way great chefs combine flavors.

大厨结合风味的方式里，有一种**炼金术**般的神奇。

Their friendship was the real alchemy that turned hard times into good memories.

他们的友谊就是把艰难时光变成美好回忆的真正**炼金术**。