ceot1 cung3出銃出铳
Jyutpingceot1 cung3
Yalechēut chung
Definition
To discard a tile that allows an opponent to win immediately in mahjong.
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How it's used
This term is specific to Mahjong culture and carries a sense of misfortune or carelessness. It is often used in a self-deprecating way when a player accidentally helps an opponent win. While it is a technical term, it is used very casually during games.
Examples
Did you just discard the winning tile for someone else?
Related words
Common phrases
accidentally discard the winning tile
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply losing a round. It specifically refers to the act of discarding a tile that allows another player to call 'win' immediately.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
