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象棋
xiàngqí
Description
象棋是一种很老的中国游戏，两个人一起玩。
象棋 is a very old Chinese game played by two people.
很多人在公园里下象棋，也有人在网上玩。
Many people play 象棋 in the park, and some also play it online.
Meanings
象棋xiàngqí
Chinese chess; the board game
爷爷很喜欢下象棋。
Grandpa really enjoys playing chess.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
象 'elephant' + 棋 'board game'; 象 is one of the chess pieces.
- Nuance
usually pairs with the verb 下 ('下象棋' = to play chess).
In videos
“我刚刚把我儿子送到一个象棋俱乐部”
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