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

HSK 7-9

人们点燃鞭炮来驱邪。

Rénmen diǎnrán biānpào lái qūxié.

People set off firecrackers to drive away evil spirits.

HSK 7-9

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