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保祐

Mandarin · pinyin bǎo yòu

to bless and protect
blessing
also written 保佑 bǎo yòu

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保: bǎo · protect, safeguard, defend, care
祐: yòu · divine intervention, protection

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3–4 · bao3 you4

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bou2 jau6

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