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守護神

简守护神 · 繁守護神

Mandarin · pinyin shǒu hù shén

protector God
patron saint

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守: shǒu · defend, protect, guard, conserve
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神: shén · spirit, god, supernatural being
护: hù · protect, guard, defend, shelter

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3–4–2 · shou3 hu4 shen2

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noun

(religion) tutelary deity; protector god; patron saint
(figurative) protector; defender; guardian

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