抽签

chōuqiān

to draw lots

Dictionary entry

to perform divination with sticks; to draw lots; a ballot (in share dealing)

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See it in sentences

我们用抽签决定顺序。

Wǒmen yòng chōuqiān juédìng shùnxù.

English

We drew lots to decide the order.

谁去谁留由抽签决定。

Shéi qù shéi liú yóu chōuqiān juédìng.

English

Who stays and who leaves will be decided by drawing lots.

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