祐 (yòu) - Divine protection, blessing, aid — refers to divine

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yòu ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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祐 · yòu

Divine protection, blessing, aid — refers to divine favor, protection, or assistance from heaven or deities.

Divine protection, blessing, aid — refers to divine

Usage highlights

Divine protectionHeavenly blessingImperial favorBlessed landProtection and aidReceive blessings

Synonyms

  • 福— blessing, good fortune
  • 佑— to protect, to bless
  • 庇— to shelter, to protect

Antonyms

  • 祸— disaster, misfortune
  • 灾— calamity, disaster

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • May heaven bless you (天祐).
  • He received divine protection (神祐).
  • The emperor enjoyed heavenly favor (皇祐).
  • This is a blessed land (祐土).

Collocations

  • Divine protection(神祐)
  • Heavenly blessing(天祐)
  • Imperial favor(皇祐)
  • Blessed land(祐土)
  • Protection and aid(祐助)
  • Receive blessings(受祐)

Idioms

  • Heaven's protection and earth's support(天祐地助)
  • Divine favor and human harmony(神祐人和)
  • Blessings from ancestors(先祖之祐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally associated with divine intervention and heavenly protection in ancient Chinese belief systems.
  • Commonly used in names to express wishes for divine favor and protection throughout life.
  • Often appears in religious and spiritual contexts, particularly in Taoism and folk beliefs.

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