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 ·

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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