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抽签
chōuqiān
Description
抽签是从很多签里随便拿一个，用来决定顺序或者结果。
抽签 is randomly picking one from many lots to decide order or outcome.
人们常常用抽签来公平地做决定，比如比赛前决定谁先开始。
People often use 抽签 to make fair decisions, like deciding who starts first before a game.
Meanings
抽签chōuqiān
to draw lots; to draw a ticket/number
我们抽签决定谁先上场。
We drew lots to decide who goes first.
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Notes
- Etymology
抽 (to draw/pull) + 签 (lot, slip), literally 'to draw a lot'.
- Nuance
抽签 stresses fair, random selection; 抽奖 refers to a prize lottery or raffle.
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