diu1 si6刁士
Jyutpingdiu1 si6
Yaledīu sih
Definition
Deuce in tennis, where both players have scored forty points and a margin of two points is required to win.
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How it's used
Derived from the English word deuce, this term is almost exclusively used in the context of mahjong to describe a specific state of the game. It refers to a situation where two players are waiting for the same tile to complete their hand. It carries a sense of tension as players compete to see who can claim the winning tile first.
Examples
Playing mahjong until a deuce is really exciting.
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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.
