gon1 seoi2乾水干水
Jyutpinggon1 seoi2
Yalegōn séui
Definition
A game of mahjong; to play mahjong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to playing mahjong without betting money, often called a friendly game. It carries a casual, lighthearted tone compared to serious gambling sessions. Using this term signals that the game is purely for entertainment or practice rather than financial gain.
Examples
Does anyone want to play mahjong tonight?
They have been playing mahjong all night.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of dry water, which is impossible in nature. It is exclusively a slang term for mahjong and should not be used in any other context.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
