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“draw lots” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinchōu qiān

Example

我们明天去抽签吧。wǒ men míng tiān qù chōu qiān ba

Let's go draw lots tomorrow.

Illustration for 抽签 (draw lots)

How to say “draw lots” in Chinese

“Draw lots” in Chinese is 抽签 (chōu qiān).

A hand pulls one marked item from a hidden set, allowing chance to decide an order, allocation, or result.

Full entry for 抽签: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 抽签

裁判员用纸条抽签分配上场顺序。cái pàn yuán yòng zhǐ tiáo chōu qiān fēn pèi shàng chǎng shùn xù

The referees used slips of paper to draw lots and assign the order of appearance.

Tips for using 抽签

  • In everyday conversation, the verb can stand alone when everyone knows what is being decided, but naming the order, place, or assignment helps in a new situation.

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