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Yalefāan tāan
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Definition

Fan-tan; a traditional Chinese gambling game played with buttons, beads, or coins divided into groups of four.

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How it's used

This term is deeply tied to historical gambling culture in Southern China and is rarely used in modern contexts outside of historical discussions or period dramas. The process of dividing the items by four is the defining characteristic of the game, which is why the name literally translates to repeated division. It is often associated with old-fashioned gambling dens rather than modern casinos.

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