护符

護符

hùfú

noun #18,517

Measure Word

一个护符 gè

Meanings

1 amulet
2 talisman
3 protective charm

Characters

to protect; to guard

charm; talisman; symbol

Examples

她戴着一个护符保平安。

Tā dài zhe yīgè hùfú bǎo píng'ān.

She wears an amulet for protection.

这个护符是寺庙里求来的。

Zhège hùfú shì sìmiào lǐ qiú lái de.

This talisman was obtained from a temple.

Tips

culture

In Chinese folk religion, 护符 or 护身符 (hùshēnfú) are paper talismans with Daoist symbols, believed to ward off evil spirits. Temples also sell jade or wood amulets (平安符 píng'ānfú) for safety.

Stroke Order

护 hù

符 fú