jin1 si6煙士烟士
Jyutpingjin1 si6
Yaleyīn sih
Definition
The ace of playing cards.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loan from the English word ace. It is almost exclusively used in the context of card games like poker or bridge. You will rarely hear it outside of a gaming table or casual gambling scenarios.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 煙, which means smoke or cigarette. While they share the same first character, 煙士 is a specific loanword for the card value and has no relation to tobacco products.
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