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围棋
wéiqí
Description
围棋是一种很老的游戏，两个人用黑色和白色的棋子在棋盘上下。
围棋 is a very old game where two people play with black and white pieces on a board.
在中国、日本和韩国，很多人喜欢下围棋。
In China, Japan, and Korea, many people enjoy playing 围棋.
Meanings
围棋wéiqí
the game of Go (board game with black and white stones)
我爸爸每天下午都下围棋。
My dad plays Go every afternoon.
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Notes
- Etymology
围 (surround) + 棋 (chess/board game); the goal is to surround territory.
- Nuance
pairs with the verb 下 (下围棋 = to play Go), not 玩.
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