No. 9,943 in Russian
алхимии
Alchemy.
In a sentence
Он изучал древние тексты в поисках знаний об алхимии.
He studied ancient texts in search of knowledge about alchemy.
In this sentence, 'алхимия' is used as a noun referring to the historical art or science of alchemy, emphasizing its academic or mystical aspects.
Искусство алхимии тесно связано с философскими концепциями трансформации.
The art of alchemy is closely related to philosophical concepts of transformation.
Here, 'алхимия' represents the broader conceptual and philosophical interpretation of alchemy as a discipline concerned with transformation and creation.
Многие считают, что успех в бизнесе — это своего рода алхимия.
Many believe that success in business is a kind of alchemy.
In this context, 'алхимия' is metaphorically used to describe the complex and seemingly magical process of achieving success, extending the term's meaning beyond its traditional scope.
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