保佑 (bǎo yòu) — to bless and protect (by gods, Buddha, ancestors, etc.)
Definition
Used when gods, Buddha, or ancestors grant protection and safety — a spiritual 'bless and protect', not a verbal well-wishing like 祝福 (which people say to each other on occasions).
verb
to bless and protect (by gods, Buddha, ancestors, etc.)
Examples
- 保佑。Qiú fó zǔ bǎo yòu nǐ píng ān.Pray to Buddha to bless you with safety.
- 保佑。Tā měi tiān dōu qí dǎo shàng tiān bǎo yòu tā de jiā rén.He prays every day for heaven to bless his family.
- ，保佑。Wǒ zài miào lǐ kē tóu, xī wàng pú sà bǎo yòu wǒ.I kowtowed in the temple, hoping the Bodhisattva would bless me.
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