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Ancient Chinese 'Chong Xi' Custom Linked to Dispelling Misfortune

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The ancient Chinese custom of 'chong xi,' or 'clashing with joy,' was traditionally employed to ward off misfortune and illness. This practice involved arranging a wedding, either by hastening an existing one or finding a fiancée for an unmarried man, with the belief that a joyous occasion could uplift spirits and dispel negative circumstances. AI

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Ancient Chinese 'Chong Xi' Custom Linked to Dispelling Misfortune

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    How Chinese custom ‘chong xi,’ or ‘clashing with joy,’ can counteract misfortune

    In ancient China, when a man became seriously ill, his family might arrange a wedding for him in an attempt to drive away the disease. The custom is called chong xi, literally translated as “clashing with joy”. Its rationale is that a happy event could lift one’s spirits and ther…

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