抽签 chōuqiān to perform divination with sticks
to perform divination with sticks; to draw lots; a ballot (in share dealing)
How to remember 抽签: 抽 extract + 签 to sign = to perform divination with sticks.
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How it is used
- To draw lots - 抽签决定 (chōuqiān juédìng) decide by drawing lots, 抽签分组 draw for groupings.
- Deciding something by random draw. Also drawing fortune sticks at a temple.
Example sentences
- 来抽签决定谁先走吧。 Lái chōuqiān juédìng shuí xiān zǒu ba.Let's draw lots to decide who goes first.