衺 (xié) - evil, wicked, depraved, vicious & refers to something that is not upright or

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衺 · xié

evil, wicked, depraved, vicious;

refers to something that is not upright or proper

evil, wicked, depraved, viciousrefers to something that is not upright or

Usage highlights

evil and depravedwicked conductdepraved influencesheretical teachingsvicious intentionsevil atmosphere

Synonyms

  • 邪— evil, wicked, depraved
  • 恶— evil, wicked
  • 奸— treacherous, wicked

Antonyms

  • 正— upright, proper, correct
  • 善— good, virtuous
  • 直— straight, honest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The villain's evil deeds (衺恶 deeds) were exposed.
  • He was led astray by depraved influences (衺道 influences).
  • The official was removed for wicked conduct (衺行 conduct).
  • They warned against heretical teachings (衺说 teachings).

Collocations

  • evil and depraved(衺恶)
  • wicked conduct(衺行)
  • depraved influences(衺道)
  • heretical teachings(衺说)
  • vicious intentions(衺心)
  • evil atmosphere(衺气)

Idioms

  • To reject the depraved and return to the upright(去衺归正)
  • To guard against wickedness and promote virtue(防衺崇德)
  • To distinguish between proper and depraved(辨正衺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese texts, 衺 often appears in moral and ethical discussions contrasting proper (正) and improper behavior.
  • The character appears in historical texts discussing governance, where officials were warned against depraved influences.
  • The character structure combines 衣 (clothing) with a component suggesting deviation or crookedness.

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