1.washing oneself off dirt and bad luck , a Chinese traditional ceremony held by the water in the open air to get rid of bad luck and pray for blessing by washing oneself off dirt, usually in traditional spring or autumn festivals
1.古代人在春秋两季的节日,如上巳节,要在郊外水滨进行沐浴,以达到洗除污垢,除灾去凶的目的,这一习俗被称为“祓禊”.