fei1 hang4 kei4飛行棋飞行棋
Jyutpingfei1 hang4 kei4
Yalefēi hàhng kèih
Definition
Aeroplane chess; a board game for two to four players where pieces are moved according to dice rolls.
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How it's used
This game is a staple of Hong Kong childhood, often played during family gatherings or school breaks. It is distinct from Western board games like Ludo because of its specific board layout and the rule that you must roll a six to start moving your pieces. The game is highly competitive and often leads to friendly arguments over board tactics.
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Shall we play aeroplane chess together tonight?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with general board games, but it specifically refers to this one classic game. Do not use it as a generic term for all board games, which are better described as 棋類遊戲.
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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.
