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Definition
To cleanse; a ritual performed to seek good fortune and ward off disaster.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively found in formal, literary, or religious contexts related to traditional purification rites. It is rarely used in casual speech and would sound highly archaic or academic to a native speaker. Most people would use more common verbs like 清除 or 驅走 when talking about removing bad luck or negative energy.
Examples
This ritual is used to cleanse away bad luck.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for more common characters with similar radicals. It is not a word used in daily life, so using it in a casual conversation will likely cause confusion rather than clarity.
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