"alchemy" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 煉金術

Definition

煉金術是一種古老的實踐，試圖把普通金屬變成黃金，並發現能治百病的萬能藥。如今，這個詞也用來形容神奇或神祕的轉化力量。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

一般用於正式、歷史或文學場合，也常作為比喻，用來形容神祕或深刻的變化（如「愛情的煉金術」）。不指現代化學。

Examples

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

在歷史課上，我們學習了**煉金術**及其祕密。

Alchemy tried to change lead into gold.

**煉金術**嘗試將鉛變為黃金。

Many old books are about alchemy and magic.

許多古書都談到**煉金術**與魔法。

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

人們曾經相信**煉金術**能揭開宇宙的奧祕。

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

大廚結合風味的方式裡，有一種**煉金術**般的神奇。

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

他們的友誼就是把艱難時光化為美好回憶的真正**煉金術**。