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麻将
májiàng
Description
麻将是中国很有名的游戏，一般四个人一起玩。
"麻将" is a very famous Chinese game, usually played by four people together.
很多家庭在过年的时候会一起打麻将。
Many families play "麻将" together during the New Year.
Meanings
麻将májiàng
mahjong (a tile-based game for four players)
我们晚上一起打麻将吧。
Let's play mahjong together tonight.
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Notes
- Etymology
麻 (hemp) + 将 (general); also written 麻雀 in some regions.
- Nuance
usually paired with the verb 打 (打麻将), meaning 'to play mahjong'.
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