ritual for seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 礻, Very Hard
fú(fu2) T2
1to exorcise; to cleanse
2to remove evil
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March 24, 2026
祓fú(fu2)
The character 祓 (fú) refers to the act of exorcising or cleansing, particularly in a ritualistic context. It is commonly used to describe practices aimed at removing evil or negative influences, often associated with seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster in Chinese culture.
Strokes9Radical礻Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
祓 is closely tied to traditional Chinese rituals such as the Qingming Festival, where people perform cleansing rites to honor ancestors and seek blessings for the year ahead.
Memory Tip
Imagine a monk (representing the cleansing ritual) holding a broom (the character 祓 visually resembles a broom sweeping away evil) to sweep away misfortune and bring in good luck. The sound 'fú' can remind you of 'fu,' a term also associated with blessings in Chinese.
Meanings of 祓
fú(fu2)
1to exorcise; to cleanse
2to remove evil
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About 祓
祓Simplified
9Strokes
礻Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 祓
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a monk (representing the cleansing ritual) holding a broom (the character 祓 visually resembles a broom sweeping away evil) to sweep away misfortune and bring in good luck. The sound 'fú' can remind you of 'fu,' a term also associated with blessings in Chinese.
Usage Notes
This character is often used in formal or religious contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Be cautious with its tone, as mispronouncing it can change its meaning. Common collocations include 祓除 (fú chú, to exorcise) and 祓邪 (fú xié, to cleanse evil).
HSK Study Tips
While 祓 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK 5-6 themes around culture and rituals. Students should focus on understanding its usage in religious texts or during discussions of traditional practices.
Cultural Note
祓 is closely tied to traditional Chinese rituals such as the Qingming Festival, where people perform cleansing rites to honor ancestors and seek blessings for the year ahead.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 祓 with the character 罚 (fá, to punish), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我想要罚邪' (I want to punish evil) instead of '我想要祓邪' (I want to cleanse evil) is a common error.
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Cultural Notes for 祓
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祓 is closely tied to traditional Chinese rituals such as the Qingming Festival, where people perform cleansing rites to honor ancestors and seek blessings for the year ahead.
Word Family of 祓
Words Containing This Character1
祓fúto cleanse
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Frequently Asked Questions about 祓
While 祓 focuses on cleansing and exorcising evil, 祈 (qí) refers to the act of praying or requesting blessings.
祓 is primarily used in religious, cultural, or ritualistic contexts, often associated with seeking good fortune.
It's not commonly used in everyday conversation; it's more relevant in formal or ceremonial situations.
