抽签

chōu qiān

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to perform divination with sticks
2. to draw lots
3. a ballot (in share dealing)

Word relationships

Related words

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• 投票 tóu piào 投票 tóu piào to vote 作为决定方式的不同手段: to vote

Synonyms

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• 抓阄 zhuā jiū 抓阄 zhuā jiū to draw straws 口语中常用，指用抓取纸团等来决定先后或选择: to draw straws

Usage notes

Collocations

常见搭配为“抽签决定”，不能说“抽签选择”。

Formality

抽签在正式和非正式场合均可使用，但抓阄更偏向口语。

Example Sentences

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我们通过 抽签 决定谁先开始。

We decide who goes first by drawing lots.

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Child Words of 抽签

• 抽 抽 chōu: to draw out
• 签 签 qiān: small wood sliver