粵

抓zaau2周zau1

zaau2 zau1inferredzhuā zhōu

English

  1. custom of placing a variety of articles (writing brush, abacus etc) before an infant on its first birthday to see which one he or she picks up (The article chosen is supposed to be an indication of the child's inclinations, future career etc.)

Sources: cc-cedict, synthesized

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