符 (fú) - Tally — a tally used as proof of & a charm or amulet

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fú ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

符 · fú

Tally — a tally used as proof of authority;

a charm or amulet;

a symbol;

corresponds to;

matches.

Tally — a tally used as proof ofa charm or amuleta symbol

Usage highlights

TallySymbolAmuletCorresponds toMilitary tallyProtective charm

Synonyms

  • 契— contract; deed (shares sense of a token of agreement)
  • 信— trust; letter (shares sense of credential)

Antonyms

  • 违— to disobey; to violate (antonym to the 'corresponds to' sense)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The general held the military tally (兵符).
  • She wears a protective charm (护身符).
  • The results match the predictions (符合).
  • This is a special symbol (符号).

Collocations

  • Tally(符节)
  • Symbol(符号)
  • Amulet(符咒)
  • Corresponds to(符合)
  • Military tally(兵符)
  • Protective charm(护身符)

Idioms

  • Tallies tally and seals match(符契相合)
  • Tallies and tallies tally(符符相合)
  • Acting as one wishes(如符使指)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, a 'fu' was a tally split in two, with one half held by the emperor and the other by a general, to verify commands.
  • In Daoist practices, 'fu' refers to mystical talismans or charms believed to contain spiritual power.
  • The character embodies concepts of verification, correspondence, and mystical efficacy.

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