magical charm; efficacious talisman
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
a magical or efficacious talisman; charm
archaicRefers to a piece of paper, silk, or other material inscribed with mystical symbols, words, or deities' names, believed to invoke protection, ward off evil, or bring good fortune. Associated with Taoism, folk religion, and superstitious practices.
Dào道
shì士
gěi给
le了
tā他
yī一
dào道
línɡ灵
fú符
，
shuō说
shì是
kě可
yǐ以
qū驱
xié邪
。
The Taoist priest gave him a magical charm, claiming it could ward off evil.
Zài在
yī一
xiē些
chuán传
tǒng统
xí习
sú俗
zhōnɡ中
，
rén人
men们
bǎ把
línɡ灵
fú符
tiē贴
zài在
mén门
shànɡ上
bǎo保
pínɡ平
ān安
。
In some traditional customs, people paste charms on their doors to ensure safety.
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Tā他
suí随
shēn身
xié携
dài带
de的
línɡ灵
fú符
jù据
shuō说
shì是
zǔ祖
chuán传
de的
bǎo宝
wù物
。
The talisman he carries with him is said to be a family heirloom.