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卜
bǔ
Description
“卜”是一个很老的字，意思是用一些方法来预测将来的事情。
"卜" is a very old character meaning to predict future events using certain methods.
现在我们常常在“占卜”这个词里看到它。
Nowadays, we often see "卜" in the word "占卜" (divination).
Meanings
卜bǔ
to divine; to foretell the future
古人喜欢用龟壳来卜吉凶。
Ancient people liked to use turtle shells for divination.
卜bo
radish (in the word 萝卜)
我买了一个大萝卜。
I bought a big radish.
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Notes
- Etymology
卜 pictures the cracks that appeared on heated tortoise shells used for ancient divination.
- Nuance
卜 rarely stands alone today; it mostly appears in compounds like 占卜 and 萝卜(bo).
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