bo1 zi2 kei2波子棋
Jyutpingbo1 zi2 kei2
Yalebō jí kéi
Definition
Chinese checkers; Sternhalma, a board game played with marbles on a star-shaped board.
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How it's used
The name literally combines the word for marble with the word for chess, reflecting the physical pieces used in the game. It is a nostalgic pastime often associated with childhood and family gatherings in Hong Kong. While the game is globally known as Chinese checkers, it actually originated in Germany under the name Sternhalma.
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guk6局gukhExamples
When I was little, I loved playing Chinese checkers with my older brother.
Related words
Common phrases
to play Chinese checkers
a game of Chinese checkers
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
