deoi3 sei2對死对死
Jyutpingdeoi3 sei2
Yaledeui séi
Definition
To reach a stalemate in mahjong because players need the exact same tiles.
colloquialother
How it's used
This term specifically describes a situation in mahjong where two or more players are waiting for the same tile to complete their hand, effectively blocking each other. It implies a stalemate where the flow of the game is halted because the required tile is either held by an opponent or unlikely to be drawn. It captures the frustration of being unable to progress while knowing exactly what you need.
Examples
I'm stuck with the player after me; we both need the same tile.
Are you stuck yet? Is there still a chance to win?
Related words
Common phrases
got stuck
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe being physically stuck or dead in a general sense, as it is highly specific to the context of mahjong strategy and tile distribution.
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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.
