gwaa3卦
Jyutpinggwaa3
Yalegwa
Definition
Symbols used in traditional Chinese divination, specifically the sixty-four hexagrams of the I Ching.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the symbols used in divination, but in casual speech, it is most commonly encountered in the context of visiting a temple to seek guidance. The act of seeking a hexagram or fortune stick is often described using the verb 占 or 求. It carries a cultural weight associated with traditional folk religion rather than scientific or logical prediction.
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zi1支jīExamples
Have you gone to the temple to draw a fortune stick today?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the word 掛, which means to hang something up. While they share the same pronunciation, they are written differently and have completely unrelated meanings.
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