What does the amulet mean?

Interpretation of amulet

[amulet; Amulet]

Small ornaments (such as jewelry, jade or souvenirs) engraved with spells, spells or symbols; It is said that wearing this kind of baby protection can prevent disasters (such as disease or magic) or help the wearer (such as winning love or war). Also known as the amulet. 1. refers to the genealogy of Buddhist monks and nuns. Because it can be used as a voucher to exempt the corvee, it is called "amulet". "Jingdezhen Deng Chuan Ji Zhong Hui Buddhism": "Fortunately, I am poor, do you need an amulet?" Song Luyou's "Fa Hui, a Buddhist monk in Chengdu Dashengci Temple, asking for instructions for the walker Lei Yin Ding": "In front of Cao Temple, amulets are indispensable." The third time of Water Margin: "I want to use this calendar as an amulet." (2) Symbols or cursed objects drawn by Taoist priests or wizards. It is said that carrying with you can ward off evil spirits and eliminate disasters. The third time in A Dream of Red Mansions: "I still have a collar, a treasure jade, a name lock, an amulet and so on." (3). Metaphor to shelter people or things. Ma Zhiyuan's "Yueyang Tower" is the fourth fold: "Then this thief must be your amulet." Chapter 11 of Heroes of Children: "Second, I also believe that this slingshot of Thirteen Sisters is an amulet, so I guess it is ok." Ba Jin's "Home" 23: "It is not a problem for only one woman to live here with the same stable. It can also be used as an amulet to prevent troops from coming in."

Word decomposition

Interpretation of protection Protection from infringement and damage: protection. Guard. Nursing. Nurse. Escort the forest protection. Defense. Guard. Cover up: cover up your weaknesses. Shelter. Radical: Li.