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抽籤

简抽签 · 繁抽籤

Mandarin · pinyin chōu qiān

to perform divination with sticks
to draw lots
a ballot (in share dealing)

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抽: chōu · draw out, pull out; sprout
籤: Look up this written character
签: qiān · sign, endorse; slip of paper

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1–1 · chou1 qian1

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cau1 cim1

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verb

to draw lots; to cast lots; to draw straws

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