sei3 am3 kaan5四暗刻
Jyutpingsei3 am3 kaan5
Yalesei am káahn
Definition
Four concealed triplets; a high-scoring winning hand in mahjong.
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How it's used
This term refers to a specific high scoring hand in Mahjong where a player collects four sets of three identical tiles without declaring any melds from other players. It is considered one of the most prestigious and difficult hands to achieve because all tiles must be drawn personally from the wall. Players often refer to it as a dream hand due to its rarity and high point value.
Examples
He actually managed to win with four concealed triplets this round!
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Common mistake
Beginners often confuse this with other hands involving triplets, but the crucial requirement is that all four sets must be concealed, meaning you cannot call for a tile to complete a set from an opponent's discard.
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