乞巧

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Chinese

beg
opportunely; coincidentally; as it happens
opportunely; coincidentally; as it happens; skilful; timely
 
simp. and trad.
(乞巧)

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乞巧

  1. (Chinese folk religion, of women) to pray to the spirit of Vega, or the Weaving Maid's Star, in a ritual for good skills in needlework on the Qixi Festival

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