yểm bùa
Definition
- Verb:
- To cast a spell using a talisman: The primary meaning of "yểm bùa" refers to a traditional ritualistic act of burying or concealing a written charm or talisman (a "bùa") in a specific location with the intention of invoking supernatural effects, such as exorcising evil, bringing fortune, or causing harm.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Người ta đồn rằng kẻ thù đã yểm bùa trước cửa nhà ông ấy. (People rumor that an enemy cast a spell with a talisman in front of his house.)
- Thầy phù thủy yểm bùa để trừ tà cho ngôi làng. (The sorcerer cast a spell with a talisman to exorcise evil spirits for the village.)
Advanced Usage
- The practice is often associated with folk beliefs, mysticism, and historical contexts. It implies a secretive or hidden action meant to influence events or people through magical means.
Variants and Related Words
- Bùa (n): A charm, amulet, or talisman, often a piece of paper with magical symbols or writing.
- Yểm (v): To suppress, to subdue; in esoteric contexts, it specifically means to use occult methods to exert influence.
- Yểm bùa trấn yểm: A more formal or emphatic term for the same practice of using a talisman to subdue or control.
Synonyms
- To enchant with a talisman: To use a charm to cast a magic spell.
- To hex (using a charm): To cast an evil spell, often using a physical object.
- To exorcise (using a talisman): To drive out evil spirits using a charm.
Related Idioms
- While "yểm bùa" itself is a specific term, it is conceptually related to idioms about magic and fate, such as "gieo gì gặt nấy" (you reap what you sow), which can be used metaphorically to warn against attempting to harm others through curses.