抓周 zhuā zhōu

first-birthday item-choosing ritual

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 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.)

Characters

Character Meaning
抓 zhuā HSK 5
to grab; to catch; to arrest
周 zhōu HSK 3
week; all; complete