A traditional ritual drama evolved from ancient dances used to drive away plague and evil spirits; commonly performed in masks and popular in regions such as Anhui, Hubei, Guizhou, Hunan, and Guangxi.

a god in folk religion believed to drive away pestilence and evil spirits during rituals

(literary) an ancient ritual sacrifice held in the last month of the lunar year to drive away evil spirits and plague

(literary) describes a woman's graceful posture or the soft, pliant movement of branches; gentle; elegant and soft