祛 (qū) - To dispel, to remove, to drive away (especially

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qū ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 礻

情仁

祛 · qū

To dispel, to remove, to drive away (especially referring to eliminating negative influences, diseases, or evil spirits).

To dispel, to remove, to drive away (especially

Usage highlights

Dispel dampnessDrive away evilRemove illnessEliminate blemishesDispel coldRemove wind

Synonyms

  • 除— to remove, to eliminate
  • 消— to dissipate, to eliminate
  • 驱— to drive away, to expel

Antonyms

  • 招— to attract, to invite
  • 引— to draw in, to attract
  • 纳— to receive, to accept

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This medicine helps dispel dampness (祛湿).
  • They performed a ritual to drive away evil spirits (祛邪).
  • The new policy aims to remove malpractice (祛除弊端).
  • She uses skincare products to eliminate blemishes (祛斑).

Collocations

  • Dispel dampness(祛湿)
  • Drive away evil(祛邪)
  • Remove illness(祛病)
  • Eliminate blemishes(祛斑)
  • Dispel cold(祛寒)
  • Remove wind(祛风)

Idioms

  • Dispel evil and support righteousness(祛邪扶正)
  • Eliminate illness and prolong life(祛病延年)
  • Drive away demons and avoid evil(祛魔避邪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine to describe the action of removing pathogenic factors from the body.
  • Common in religious and folk rituals for expelling negative energies or evil spirits.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese belief in maintaining balance by removing harmful influences.

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