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Môn Thần

Pronunciation Northern /mon˧˧ tʰə̤n˨˩/ Central /moŋ˧˥ tʰəŋ˧˧/ Southern /moŋ˧˧ tʰəŋ˨˩/
door god
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door god
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door god Discourse & LogicTheme

A divine guardian or deity in Chinese folk religion whose image is placed on doors to protect a building or household from evil spirits.

vi Nhiều gia đình dán hình Môn Thần lên cửa để cầu mong sự bình an.

en Many families stick images of the door god on their doors to pray for peace.

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門神
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môn 門（菛） thần 神
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