🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

쇼푸

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Syofu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Shoufu/ʃoʊˈfuː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 축제를 위해 쇼푸를 초대했다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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 'shōufú' originates from Mandarin Chinese, where it is a combination of 'shōu' (收) meaning 'to receive' and 'fú' (服) meaning 'to serve' or 'to obey'. This reflects a cultural emphasis on respect and duty within familial and societal structures, evolving through historical contexts of Confucian values.

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