wu6 san1 fu4護身符护身符
Jyutpingwu6 san1 fu4
Yalewuh sān fùh
Definition
An amulet or talisman believed to protect health and safety.
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How it's used
Beyond its literal religious function, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe anything that provides a sense of security or protection. You might hear someone refer to a specific document or a person's presence as their personal shield against trouble. It carries a strong connotation of psychological comfort rather than just physical safety.
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Whenever they go to a temple, they always ask for an amulet to bring back.
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Common phrases
to pray for or seek an amulet
to carry with one at all times
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 符咒, which refers specifically to magical incantations or talismans used for casting spells or warding off spirits. A 護身符 is specifically for personal protection and well-being.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
