护身 (hù shēn) — to protect oneself, to shield oneself (from harm)
Definition
护身 (hùshēn) means 'to protect oneself' — commonly seen in compounds like 护身符 ('amulet, lucky charm'). Often used in contexts of self-defense or warding off harm.
verb
to protect oneselfto shield oneself (from harm)
Examples
- 。Tā měi cì chū mén qián dōu yào hù yí xià shēn.He always protects himself before going out.
- 护身。Zhè ge zhòu yǔ kě yǐ hù shēn.This spell can protect oneself.
- 护身。Tā xiāng xìn zhè ge shí tou néng hù shēn.He believes this stone can protect him.
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