dau3 dei6 zyu2鬥地主斗地主
Jyutpingdau3 dei6 zyu2
Yaledau deih jyú
Definition
Dou dizhu ("fight the landlord") (card game)
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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.
Measure word
coeng4場chèunghExamples
gam1 maan5 jau5 mou5 jan4 soeng2 jat1 cai4 wun6 dau3 dei6 zyu2 aa4
今晚有冇人想一齊玩鬥地主呀？
Does anyone want to play Fighting the Landlord together tonight?
keoi5 dei6 wun6 dau3 dei6 zyu2 wun6 dou3 hou2 je6 dou1 m4 hang2 zau2
佢哋玩鬥地主玩到好夜都唔肯走。
They played Fighting the Landlord until very late and refused to leave.
Related words
Common phrases
daa2 dau3 dei6 zyu2
打鬥地主
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.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- 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.
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