to ward off or drive away evil spirits or harmful influences; also written as 避邪 bì​xié

a mythical lion-like animal from ancient legends that guards against evil spirits, often depicted with wings or horns

to denounce or disprove heretical beliefs or false doctrines

(literary) describes behavior that is wicked or morally corrupt; also written as 僻邪 pì​xié

an object, such as a charm or amulet, used to ward off evil spirits