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10 Language-to-English DictionariesShoufu
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Shoufu
"Elle a invité un shoufu à la cérémonie pour apporter la prospérité."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who is believed to bring good luck or fortune.
"In many cultures, a shoufu is invited to ceremonies to ensure prosperity." - 2
A term used in Chinese culture to denote a lucky charm or talisman.
"She carried a shoufu in her pocket for good luck during the exam."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Shoufu' originates from Chinese, where 'shou' means 'to receive' and 'fu' means 'blessing' or 'fortune'. This term has evolved in usage to refer to a person who is considered a bringer of good fortune, particularly in cultural contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Shoufu" is said worldwide
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Shoufu
Transliteration: Shoufu
"Elle a invité un shoufu à la cérémonie pour apporter la prospérité."
Shoufu
Transliteration: Shoufu
"Er brachte einen Shoufu zur Feier, um Glück zu bringen."
Shoufu
Transliteration: Shoufu
"Ha portato un shoufu alla cerimonia per garantire fortuna."
Shoufu
Transliteration: Shoufu
"Invitó a un shoufu a la ceremonia para asegurar la prosperidad."
Shoufu
Transliteration: Shoufu
"Ela trouxe um shoufu para a cerimônia para trazer boa sorte."
शौफु
Transliteration: Shoufu
"उसने समारोह में भाग्य लाने के लिए एक शौफु को आमंत्रित किया।"
收福
Transliteration: Shōufú
"在许多文化中，收福被认为能带来好运。"
쇼푸
Transliteration: Syofu
"그는 축제를 위해 쇼푸를 초대했다."
ショウフ
Transliteration: Shoufu
"彼は繁栄をもたらすためにショウフを招待しました。"
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