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TOPIK 6noun

원화소복

wonhwasobok

원화소복이 · 원화소복을

warding off misfortune and inviting good fortune

Example

설날에 부적을 붙이는 것은 원화소복을 바라는 풍습이에요.

Hanging talismans at New Year is a custom of wishing to ward off bad luck and bring good luck.

Word parts

원 keep away화 misfortune소 summon복 fortune

Literally 'keep disaster far, call fortune near.'