1. Spell (as in "cast a spell")
* 咒语 (zhòuyǔ) - This is the most common translation for "spell" in the context of magic or sorcery.
* 法术 (fǎshù) - Another translation for "spell" in the context of magic, more often used in fantasy literature or games.
2. Spell (as in "spell out a word")
* 拼写 (pīnxǐe) - This is the most direct translation for "spell" in the context of writing out a word letter by letter.
* 拼读 (pīndú) - This translation is used when specifically referring to the act of sounding out letters to pronounce a word.
3. Spell (as in "a spell of bad weather")
* 时期 (shíqī) - This translates to "period" or "era" and can be used to describe a spell of bad weather, illness, or any other event.
* 一阵 (yīzhèn) - This translates to "a spell" or "a burst" and can be used for short periods of time, like a spell of bad weather.
The best translation for "spell" will depend on the specific context in which you are using it.