gau2 gung1 gaak3九宮格九宫格
Jyutpinggau2 gung1 gaak3
Yalegáu gūng gaak
Definition
A 3x3 grid or nine-grid square used in calligraphy, Sudoku, tic-tac-toe, and games.
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How it's used
Beyond its literal meaning in calligraphy or puzzles, this term is frequently used to describe any layout or interface structured in a 3x3 grid. It is the standard way to refer to the numeric keypad layout on older mobile phones or the grid view in some digital applications. You will often hear it mentioned when discussing Sudoku or specific types of logic puzzles.
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Have you played 3x3 grid games before?
This 3x3 grid is drawn very unevenly.
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Common phrases
3x3 grid game
calligraphy practice using a 3x3 grid
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