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Definition
A method of divination or spirit writing, usually performed by two people holding a Y-shaped wooden stick to write on a sand tray.
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How it's used
Associated primarily with traditional folk religion and Taoist practices in Hong Kong, this term refers to a specific ritualistic act rather than general fortune telling. It is rarely used in modern daily life except when discussing historical customs, temple culture, or supernatural phenomena. The process is highly communal, requiring specific roles for writing and transcribing, which distinguishes it from solitary forms of divination.
Examples
They went into the temple to perform divination to ask about their future.
Do you believe that divination can really find deities?
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