noun
alchemy; art of making elixirs
Refers to the historical practice of creating elixirs of immortality or transmuting metals, especially in Chinese tradition. Often used in historical or fantasy contexts.
中国の煉丹術は、不老長寿の薬を作ろうとした。
Chinese alchemy sought to create an elixir of immortality.
この小説では、主人公が錬丹術で金を作り出す。
In this novel, the protagonist creates gold through alchemy.