sik1 zung1骰盅

Jyutpingsik1 zung1

Yalesīk jūng

名詞

Definition

A dice cup or shaker, typically used for playing dice games like Sic Bo.

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How it's used

Primarily associated with drinking games in bars or social gatherings rather than professional casino settings. When used for drinking, it is often paired with the action of shaking, known as 搖骰, where players guess the total count of dice hidden inside. It is an essential item for the classic game 吹牛, or Liar's Dice.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

ling1拎go3個sik1骰zung1盅ceot1出lai4嚟wun6玩loeng5兩pou1鋪laa1啦。

Take out the shaker and let's play a couple of rounds.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知go3個sik1骰zung1盅fong3放喺hai2邊bin1呀？

Do you know where the shaker is put?

Common phrases

jiu4搖sik1骰zung1盅

to shake the dice shaker

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the actual dice, which are called 骰仔. Beginners often mistakenly refer to the entire set as just 骰, but the container itself is specifically the 骰盅.