袚 (bō) - Ritual purification — refers to ancient ceremonies for & also used in names meaning to remove misfortune

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Ritual purification — refers to ancient ceremonies for warding off evil spirits and cleansing;

also used in names meaning to remove misfortune or bless.

Ritual purification — refers to ancient ceremonies foralso used in names meaning to remove misfortune

Usage highlights

Purification ritualWard off evilRemove misfortunePurification ceremonyPurification festivalCleanse and bless

Synonyms

  • 除— to remove, eliminate
  • 禳— to avert evil through rituals
  • 净— to purify, cleanse

Antonyms

  • 祟— evil spirit, ghostly influence
  • 祸— disaster, misfortune

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He performed the purification ritual (袚除仪式).
  • The ceremony was meant to ward off evil (袚禳).
  • They sought to remove misfortune through ritual (袚灾).
  • The purification festival was held annually (袚祭).

Collocations

  • Purification ritual(袚除)
  • Ward off evil(袚禳)
  • Remove misfortune(袚灾)
  • Purification ceremony(袚礼)
  • Purification festival(袚祭)
  • Cleanse and bless(袚福)

Idioms

  • Perform purification to ward off evil(袚除不祥)
  • Purify and cleanse(袚濯)
  • Remove calamity through ritual(袚灾祈福)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from ancient Chinese purification rituals to drive away evil spirits and misfortune.
  • Associated with traditional ceremonies performed at temples or during festivals for cleansing and blessing.
  • Used in classical texts to describe formal rites of spiritual purification.

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