mō cǎidictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to draw lots / raffle / lottery
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

摸彩 摸彩 [mo1 cai3] /to draw lots/raffle/lottery/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 摸
    mō

    to feel with the hand / to touch / to stroke / to grope / to steal / to abstract

    mó

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  • 彩
    cǎi

    (bright) color / variety / applause / applaud / lottery prize

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.