leng5 soeng6 hoi1 faa1嶺上開花岭上开花
Jyutpingleng5 soeng6 hoi1 faa1
Yaleléhng seuhng hōi fā
Definition
A winning hand in Japanese mahjong where a player wins on a tile drawn from the dead wall.
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How it's used
Originating from Japanese mahjong terminology, this phrase describes the specific act of completing a hand by drawing a replacement tile after declaring a Kong. It is almost exclusively used by mahjong players in Hong Kong who are familiar with the Japanese ruleset, known locally as Riichi mahjong. Outside of the mahjong table, it is rarely used metaphorically.
Examples
He finally won the game with a Kong replacement tile.
Common phrases
to win by a Kong replacement tile
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with standard Hong Kong style mahjong terminology, where drawing a replacement tile after a Kong is simply called 槓上自摸.
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