gaau2 zyu1攪珠搅珠
Jyutpinggaau2 zyu1
Yalegáau jyū
Definition
To draw lots or ballots by shaking and selecting numbered balls.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively associated with the government's school allocation system or the Mark Six lottery. It describes the specific mechanical process of mixing and drawing numbered balls to ensure randomness. While it literally means to stir or mix beads, it is rarely used for general raffles or lucky draws, where 抽獎 is the standard term.
Examples
The secondary school allocation this year requires a ballot draw.
Have you been drawn yet? The draw is only happening tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
ballot draw results
Mark Six lottery draw
Common mistake
Do not use this for general prize draws or raffles. It is specific to official, high-stakes allocation processes where the outcome is determined by a mechanical lottery system.
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