Word information
Simplified抓周
Traditional抓周
Pinyinzhuā zhōu
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Chinese word dictionary
抓周
zhuā zhōu · 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.)
Character breakdown
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How to learn 抓周
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周zhōu
surname Zhou; Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC); to make a circuit; to circle; circle; circumference; lap; cycle; complete; all; all over; thorough; to help financially; week; weekly; variant of 周[zhou1]
周末zhōumòweekend
周围zhōuwéienvirons; surroundings; periphery
四周sìzhōuall around
周年zhōuniánanniversary; annual
抓zhuāto grab; to catch; to arrest; to snatch; to scratch