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護法神

简护法神 · 繁護法神

Mandarin · pinyin hù fǎ shén

protector deities of Buddhist law

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法: fǎ · law, rule, regulation, statute; France, French
神: shén · spirit, god, supernatural being
护: hù · protect, guard, defend, shelter

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4–3–2 · hu4 fa3 shen2

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