pāo​xiù​qiú

to throw an embroidered ball

Senses

抛绣球/ 拋繡球 pāo​xiù​qiú to throw an embroidered ball

To throw an embroidered ball; specifically an ancient custom where a woman chooses a husband by tossing a ball from a high place for a suitor to catch.

抛绣球/ 拋繡球 pāo​xiù​qiú to make overtures

To make overtures, signal interest, or extend a proposal (in romance, business, or politics)

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