draw a talisman; write magical charms
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to draw/write a talisman (by a Taoist priest)
formalA specific ritual act in Taoist practice. The resulting '符' is believed to have protective, healing, or exorcising powers.
Lǎo老
dào道
zhǎng长
zhèng正
zài在
jìng净
shì室
lǐ里
huà画
fú符
。
The old Taoist master is drawing a talisman in the purification room.
Chuán传
shuō说
zhè这
zhāng张
huà画
fú符
de的
zhǐ纸
néng能
qū驱
xié邪
。
Legend has it that this piece of paper with a drawn talisman can ward off evil.
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Huà画
fú符
niàn念
zhòu咒
shì是
dào道
jiào教
yí仪
shì式
de的
yī一
bù部
fèn分
。
Drawing talismans and reciting incantations are part of Taoist rituals.