Definition
避邪 is a verb-object compound meaning 'to ward off evil spirits'. In Chinese folk culture, it describes actions or objects—such as wearing jade, hanging talismans, or using specific plants—that are believed to protect against supernatural harm. You can use it either as a standalone verb (e.g. 戴玉能避邪 'wearing jade can ward off evil') or as a modifier before a noun (e.g. 避邪物品 'talismanic object').
v
to ward off evil spiritsto protect against evil
Examples
- 避邪。Xǔduō rén pèidài yùshí lái bì xié.Many people wear jade to ward off evil spirits.
- 避邪。Mén shàng tiē le bì xié de fúzhòu.A talisman to ward off evil was pasted on the door.
- 避邪。Zhè zhǒng zhíwù bèi rènwéi kěyǐ bì xié qūxié.This plant is believed to ward off evil and drive away malevolence.
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