Definition
符咒 refers to a talisman or magical charm commonly used in Taoist and Chinese folk traditions. It typically consists of a piece of paper inscribed with sacred symbols or written spells, believed to invoke protection, ward off evil, or bring good fortune. The character 符 emphasizes the drawn symbol, while 咒 refers to the spoken or written incantation; in practice, the two are often combined.
noun
talismanmagic charm (used in Taoist/folk tradition)
Examples
- 符咒。Tā qǐng le yí wèi dàoshi huà le yì zhāng fú zhòu tiē zài ménkǒu.He asked a Taoist priest to draw a talisman and stick it on the door.
- 符咒。Lǎorén shuō zhè yí dào fú zhòu néng bǎoyòu quán jiā píng'ān.The old man said this talisman can protect the whole family's safety.
- 符咒。Tā zài miào lǐ qiú le yì zhāng fú zhòu suíshēn xiédài.He obtained a talisman from the temple and carries it with him.
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