Definition
占卜 (zhān bǔ) means to practice divination using traditional methods like casting coins or interpreting symbols (e.g., I Ching). It is used in formal or literary contexts for seeking guidance or predicting outcomes. As a verb, it typically takes an object such as 未来 or 婚姻.
verb
to divineto practice divination (formal or traditional methods)
Examples
- 占卜。Tā rēng sān méi yìngbì lái zhān bǔ wèilái.He tosses three coins to divine the future.
- 占卜。Gǔdài jūnwáng yòng zhān bǔ juédìng dàshì.Ancient kings used divination to decide important matters.
- 占卜。Tā qǐng rén zhān bǔ tā de hūnyīn.She asked someone to divine about her marriage.
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