驱邪

驅邪

qūxié

verb #35,008

Meanings

1 to drive out evil spirits
2 to exorcise
3 to ward off evil

Characters

to drive / chase away

evil / heterodox

Examples

人们点燃鞭炮来驱邪。

Rénmen diǎnrán biānpào lái qūxié.

People set off firecrackers to drive away evil spirits.

这个护身符可以驱邪保平安。

Zhège hùshēnfú kěyǐ qūxié bǎo píng'ān.

This amulet can ward off evil and keep you safe.

Tips

culture

驱邪 is rooted in Chinese folk religion: red paper, firecrackers, peach-wood charms (桃木) and door gods (门神) at New Year are all traditionally meant to 驱邪. The companion goal is usually 纳福 (nàfú) — inviting in good fortune.

Stroke Order

驱 qū

邪 xié