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    Expressing 'mahjong' with 麻将 (májiàng)

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    Explanation

    The noun 麻将 (májiàng) refers to mahjong, one of the most iconic traditional games in Chinese culture. It is a tile-based game typically played by four people and is deeply embedded in Chinese social life. Learners will encounter this word in cultural discussions and everyday conversation alike.

    Examples

    • 过年的时候，家人都喜欢聚在一起打麻将。

      guònián de shíhòu, jiārén dōu xǐhuān jù zài yìqǐ dǎ májiàng.

      During Chinese New Year, family members all like to gather together and play mahjong.

    • 你会打麻将吗？规则挺有意思的。

      nǐ huì dǎ májiàng ma? guīzé tǐng yǒu yìsi de.

      Do you know how to play mahjong? The rules are quite interesting.

    • 麻将是中国最有代表性的桌游之一。

      májiàng shì zhōngguó zuì yǒu dàibiǎoxìng de zhuōyóu zhī yī.

      Mahjong is one of the most representative board games in China.

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