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卜 1. In ancient times, people believed that by burning turtle shells, they could interpret the cracks formed by the burning to predict good or bad omens for their undertakings. (In ancient times, people believed that using fire to burn turtle shells could allow them to predict fortune and misfortune based on the cracked patterns that appeared.) 2. To anticipate, estimate, or guess. (To predict, estimate, or speculate.) 3. To choose (a place). (To select a location.) 4. (Verb) The original meaning: Divination. (The original meaning: divination.) 5. The act of burning turtle shells or animal bones to observe their cracks in order to deduce the good or bad omens related to specific events. (Related terms: divination, turtle divination.) (The traditional act of burning turtle shells or cow bones to interpret the cracks in order to predict events' outcomes.) 6. A general term for methods of predicting good or bad omens. (Related terms: divination through signs.) (A general term for methods of providing predictions regarding fortunes.) 7. Terms related to divination often mentioned include: - "Divination by shell" - "Diviner" (one who performs divination) - "To bestow" or "to give" (Various terms and usages associated with the practice of divination emerged in historical texts.) 8. Sound imitation: describes continuous or repetitive sounds. For example, the tap-tap of a woodpecker; commonly used to describe dull sounds or heartbeat. (A sound echo, used to depict rhythmically repeating noises such as a woodpecker tapping.) 9. Name for a role in Yuan Dynasty operas portraying old women. (A character role in Yuan opera representing elderly women.) 10. A term referring to ancient ethnic groups in China, such as the Pug. (Referring to historical minority groups in ancient China.) 11. Also understood as "servant" in specific contexts. (It can also mean "servant" in certain usages.)