Meanings of 邪
By ear
Play it, then pick what 邪 means.
About 邪
Podcast: 邪
Podcast: 邪
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 邪
邪 (xié) vs 恶 (è) — use 邪 for moral wrongness or heterodoxy, while 恶 emphasizes malice or wickedness.
Be careful to use 邪 in contexts that clearly imply negativity or moral deviation, as it may sound overly dramatic in neutral discussions. It's often paired with words like 邪恶 (xié'è, evil) or 邪教 (xiéjiào, cult) in formal contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual speech to prevent misunderstanding.
Although 邪 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it relates to words like 恶 (è, evil) and 正 (zhèng, correct). Focus on understanding its connotation of moral deviance as you expand your vocabulary with related terms in discussions of ethics or medicine.
Learners often confuse 邪 with 正 (zhèng, correct), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '这不是邪的观点' (This is not an evil viewpoint) instead of '这不是正的观点' (This is not a correct viewpoint) can lead to confusion.
Pronunciation of 邪
Drill the tone of 邪 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 邪 to You
Let me explain 邪 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 邪 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 邪?
Learning Lab
Knowing 邪 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 邪
Decomposition of 邪
Parts
Which of these is part of 邪?
How to say wrong, evil, demonic; perverse, depraved, heterodox in Chinese
“wrong, evil, demonic; perverse, depraved, heterodox” in Chinese is邪
The character 邪 (xié) refers to concepts of wrongness or evil, often used to describe morally negative actions or influences. It can also denote heterodox beliefs or practices that deviate from the accepted norm, including unhealthy influences in contexts such as Chinese medicine.
When to use 邪
Be careful to use 邪 in contexts that clearly imply negativity or moral deviation, as it may sound overly dramatic in neutral discussions. It's often paired with words like 邪恶 (xié'è, evil) or 邪教 (xiéjiào, cult) in formal contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual speech to prevent misunderstanding.
邪 or something close to it
邪 (xié) vs 恶 (è) — use 邪 for moral wrongness or heterodoxy, while 恶 emphasizes malice or wickedness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 邪 with 正 (zhèng, correct), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '这不是邪的观点' (This is not an evil viewpoint) instead of '这不是正的观点' (This is not a correct viewpoint) can lead to confusion.
Write 邪
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 邪 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar Patterns of 邪
邪 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
他最具持久魅力的特质就是他那孩子般的天真无____。
His most enduring quality is his childlike innocence.
Example Sentences for 邪 (6)
Ask Jason
Have a question about 邪?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
Word Family of 邪
Words with 邪
What does 邪恶 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 邪
Yes, 邪 can describe a person as being morally wrong or evil, but it is more common to use it in conjunction with other words.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 邪?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.