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Yaledóu fāan tāan
Definition
To play or gamble at fantan, a traditional Chinese betting game.
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How it's used
This term refers to a traditional Chinese gambling game involving counting beads or buttons in groups of four. It is considered a classic, old-school form of gambling that is less common in modern, high-tech casinos compared to games like Baccarat. The term is specifically associated with traditional gambling dens rather than modern gaming floors.
Examples
He really likes to go gamble at fantan.
Have you ever gambled at fantan before?
Related words
Common phrases
to go gamble at fantan
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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.
