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抓周

zhuā zhōu

2-character word

What 抓周 means

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.)

The characters in 抓周

• 抓zhuāto grab; to catch; to arrest
• 周zhōuto make a circuit; to circle; circle

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