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法宝

Word · NounTraditional法寶

Buddhist treasures; magic weapon; effective method

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Meanings

3 senses · 7 examples
1.

noun

the teachings of the Buddha; monastic implements

formal

A term specific to Buddhism, referring to the Dharma (teachings) as well as the practical objects used by monks.

Zhè这
bù部
jīng经
shū书
shì是
fó佛
jiào教
zhòng重
yào要
de的
fǎ法
bǎo宝
 。

This scripture is an important treasure of the Buddhist Dharma.

Jiā袈
shā裟
hé和
xī锡
zhàng杖
dōu都
shì是
hé和
shang尚
de的
fǎ法
bǎo宝
 。

The kasaya robe and the monk's staff are both implements of the monastic treasure.

2.

noun

magic weapon; artifact that subdues demons

Common in Chinese mythology and fantasy literature, describing powerful magical objects.

Sūn孙
Wù悟
kōng空
de的
jīn金
gū箍
bàng棒
shì是
tā他
de的
fǎ法
bǎo宝
 。

Sun Wukong's Ruyi Jingu Bang is his magic weapon.

Zài在
gù故
shi事
lǐ里
 ,
shén神
xiān仙
yòng用
fǎ法
bǎo宝
dǎ打
bài败
le了
yāo妖
guài怪
 。

In the story, the deity used a magic weapon to defeat the monster.

3.

noun

effective method; powerful tool; secret weapon

neutral

Used metaphorically in modern contexts to describe a highly effective strategy or resource.

Qún群
zhòng众
lù路
xiàn线
shì是
wǒ我
men们
gōng工
zuò作
de的
fǎ法
bǎo宝
 。

The mass line is our effective method for work.

Gōu沟
tōng通
shì是
tā他
jiě解
jué决
máo矛
dùn盾
de的
fǎ法
bǎo宝
 。

Communication is his secret weapon for resolving conflicts.

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Nài耐
xīn心
shì是
jiào教
yù育
hái孩
zi子
de的
fǎ法
bǎo宝
 。

Patience is an indispensable tool for educating children.