How to Write 筊
The character 筊 (xiáo) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
筊 is pronounced xiáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bamboo slips used for divination.
Common Words with 筊
筊杯
xiáo bēi
Divination blocks (moon blocks)
掷筊
zhì xiáo
to throw moon blocks (for divination)
圣筊
shèng xiáo
Divine blocks (divination tools)
Example Sentences
他在庙里掷筊杯。
tā zài miào lǐ zhì xiáo bēi
He is throwing divination blocks in the temple.
掷筊是一种传统习俗。
zhì xiáo shì yī zhǒng chuán tǒng xí sú
Throwing moon blocks is a traditional custom.
他得到了一个圣筊。
tā dé dào le yí gè shèng xiáo
He received a divine sign (Sheng Jiao).
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