Definition
护身 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to protect oneself'. The verb 护 and the object 身 can split when adding aspect markers, measure words, or complements: 护了身, 护过身, 护一次身. It often appears in compounds like 护身符 (protective talisman).
v.o.
to protect oneselfto shield oneself (from harm)
Examples
- 。Tā měi cì chūmén qián dōu yào hù yíxià shēn.He always protects himself before going out.
- 护身。Zhège zhòuyǔ kěyǐ hù shēn.This spell can protect oneself.
- 护身。Tā xiāngxìn zhège shítou néng hù shēn.He believes this stone can protect him.
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