护符 (hù fú) — amulet, protective charm
Definition
A protective charm or amulet worn or carried for personal protection from harm or evil. The measure word is 个, as for most small objects.
noun
amuletprotective charm
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 护符，。Tā suí shēn dài zhe yí gè hù fú, yǐ qiú píng ān.She carries an amulet with her for safety.
- 护符。Zhè ge hù fú jù shuō néng qū xié bì zāi.This protective charm is said to ward off evil and avoid disaster.
- 护符。Tā zài miào lǐ mǎi le yí gè hù fú guà zài bó zi shàng.He bought an amulet at the temple and hung it around his neck.
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