hộ pháp

[ho˧˨ʔ faːp̚˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) a dharmapala; deity protecting Buddhist laws

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

pháp thần bảo vệ luật Phật

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) a high-ranking Cao Dai dignitary

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quan chức cao cấp của đạo Cao Đài

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Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) a statue that guards the pagoda

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tượng守 vệ chùa

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Common questions

What does “hộ pháp” mean?

(noun) a dharmapala; deity protecting Buddhist laws

Is “hộ pháp” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.