dau3 dei6 zyu2鬥地主斗地主
Jyutpingdau3 dei6 zyu2
Yaledau deih jyú
Definition
Fight the Landlord; a popular Chinese card game played with one or two decks.
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How it's used
Originating in mainland China, this card game has become a staple social activity among young people in Hong Kong. It is strictly a competitive game played with specific rules regarding card combinations and bidding. Unlike casual card games, it requires a high degree of strategy and memory to track which cards have already been played.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
Does anyone want to play Fighting the Landlord together tonight?
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Common phrases
to play Fighting the Landlord
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic card games like 鋤大D. While both involve playing cards, the rules, card rankings, and winning conditions are completely different.
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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.
