避邪 (bì xié) — to ward off evil spirits; to protect against evil
Definition
To ward off or repel evil spirits, typically through talismans, charms, plants, or jade — a traditional folk practice rather than a literal 'avoidance'. Often paired with 驱邪, which focuses on actively driving evil out.
verb
to ward off evil spiritsto protect against evil
Examples
- 避邪。Xǔ duō rén pèi dài yù shí lái bì xié.Many people wear jade to ward off evil spirits.
- 避邪。Mén shàng tiē le bì xié de fú zhòu.A talisman to ward off evil was pasted on the door.
- 避邪。Zhè zhǒng zhí wù bèi rèn wéi kě yǐ bì xié qū xié.This plant is believed to ward off evil and drive away malevolence.
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