敺 (qū) - To drive & to expel

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qū ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

敺 · qū

To drive;

to expel;

to force;

to urge on;

to compel;

archaic variant of 驅.

To driveto expelto force

Usage highlights

Drive away evilExpel invadersUrge a horseForce to leaveDrive forwardCompel action

Synonyms

  • 驅— To drive; to expel; to spur on
  • 趕— To drive away; to rush
  • 逐— To expel; to chase

Antonyms

  • 迎— To welcome; to receive
  • 納— To accept; to admit
  • 請— To invite; to request

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • To drive away evil spirits (敺邪).
  • To expel invaders (敺逐侵略者).
  • To urge a horse forward (敺馬前行).
  • To compel someone to leave (敺逐某人).

Collocations

  • Drive away evil(敺邪)
  • Expel invaders(敺逐)
  • Urge a horse(敺馬)
  • Force to leave(敺逐)
  • Drive forward(敺前)
  • Compel action(敺使)

Idioms

  • To drive away misfortune and welcome good fortune(敺災納福)
  • To drive away the old and welcome the new(敺舊迎新)
  • To drive away evil spirits and avoid harm(敺邪避害)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in traditional rituals and ceremonies for expelling negative energies or evil spirits.
  • Appears in classical texts and historical contexts related to warfare, hunting, or spiritual practices.
  • Often interchangeable with the more common character 驅 in modern usage, but retains a classical or literary feel.

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