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护身符
hùshēnfú
Description
护身符是一种小东西，人们相信它可以保护自己，带来平安。
A 护身符 is a small object that people believe can protect them and bring safety.
很多人去庙里求一个护身符，希望不生病、不出事。
Many people go to temples to get a 护身符, hoping not to get sick or have accidents.
Meanings
护身符hùshēnfú
a protective charm or amulet
妈妈给我买了一个护身符。
Mom bought me a talisman.
护身符hùshēnfú
something one relies on for protection or as a safeguard
这张合同就是他的护身符。
This contract is his talisman.
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Notes
- Etymology
护 'protect' + 身 'body' + 符 'talisman', literally a body-protecting talisman.
- Nuance
sense 2 is figurative, meaning a personal safeguard or 'get-out-of-trouble' backup.
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