法宝

法寶

fǎbǎo

noun #25,858

Measure Word

一个法宝 gè

Meanings

1 magic weapon
2 talisman
3 effective method
4 trump card
5 secret weapon

Characters

method, law, dharma

treasure, precious

Examples

坚持不懈是他成功的法宝。

Jiānchí bùxiè shì tā chénggōng de fǎbǎo.

Perseverance is his secret weapon for success.

孙悟空有很多神奇的法宝。

Sūn Wùkōng yǒu hěn duō shénqí de fǎbǎo.

Sun Wukong has many magical weapons.

Tips

culture

In Daoist and Buddhist tradition, 法宝 refers to sacred implements or magical items used by deities and monks. The figurative meaning — an effective trick or strategy — is now the most common everyday use.

Stroke Order

法 fǎ

宝 bǎo