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This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in literary or formal contexts. Be cautious with its tone; it is pronounced with the first tone (high and level), which can be confused with other similar-sounding words if mispronounced.
Although 鬮 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can help learners grasp concepts related to chance and risk found in advanced texts. Focus on its usage in idiomatic expressions or literary references to connect with other words about fortune and luck.
Learners often confuse 鬮 with similar characters related to luck or fortune, such as 幸运 (xìngyùn, lucky). A common mistake is to misuse 鬮 in informal settings where a more straightforward term could be used; for example, saying '我今天很鬮' (Wǒ jīntiān hěn jiū) instead of '我今天很幸运' (Wǒ jīntiān hěn xìngyùn).
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How to say chance, risk; to draw lots in Chinese
“chance, risk; to draw lots” in Chinese is鬮
The character 鬮 (jiū) refers to the concept of chance or risk, particularly in the context of drawing lots or making decisions based on randomness. It often conveys the idea of leaving something to fate or luck, commonly used in games of chance or when making uncertain choices.
When to use 鬮
This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in literary or formal contexts. Be cautious with its tone; it is pronounced with the first tone (high and level), which can be confused with other similar-sounding words if mispronounced.
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Learners often confuse 鬮 with similar characters related to luck or fortune, such as 幸运 (xìngyùn, lucky). A common mistake is to misuse 鬮 in informal settings where a more straightforward term could be used; for example, saying '我今天很鬮' (Wǒ jīntiān hěn jiū) instead of '我今天很幸运' (Wǒ jīntiān hěn xìngyùn).
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You can say '我们用鬮来决定谁先开始' (Wǒmen yòng jiū lái juédìng shéi xiān kāishǐ), meaning 'We use lots to decide who goes first.'
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