Mahjong: meaning, definitions and examples
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mahjong
[ หmษห.dสษล ]
game
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese game played with a set of 144 tiles. Players aim to build a winning hand by matching tiles and completing various sets. The game involves strategy, skill, and a little bit of luck.
Synonyms
mah-jongg, mahjongg
Examples of usage
- We spent the evening playing Mahjong with friends.
- She learned how to play Mahjong during her trip to China.
- The Mahjong tournament attracted players from all over the city.
Translations
Translations of the word "mahjong" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mahjong
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคนเคเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Mahjong
๐ฎ๐ฉ mahjong
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะดะถะพะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ mahjong
๐ฏ๐ต ้บป้
๐ซ๐ท mahjong
๐ช๐ธ mahjong
๐น๐ท mahjong
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงุฌููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ mahjong
๐ธ๐ฐ mahjong
๐จ๐ณ ้บปๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ mahjong
๐ฎ๐ธ mahjong
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะดะถะพะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฏแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mahjong
๐ฒ๐ฝ mahjong
Etymology
The term 'mahjong' is believed to originate from the Chinese word 'mรกjiร ng' (้บปๅฐ), which means 'sparrow' in Mandarin. Historically, the game dates back to the Qing dynasty in the 19th century, evolving from a card game. It gained widespread popularity in China before being introduced to other parts of the world, particularly in the United States and Japan. The game's unique combination of skill and chance, along with its intricate tile designs, contributed to its appeal. Today, Mahjong is not only a leisure activity but also a competitive sport, with various regional variations and international tournaments holding significant cultural importance.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,887, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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