waan2 pe1 paai2玩啤牌
Jyutpingwaan2 pe1 paai2
Yalewáan pē páai
Definition
To play card games or play poker.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
While 啤牌 refers specifically to Western-style playing cards, the verb phrase 玩啤牌 is used broadly for any game involving these cards, not just poker. It is a very common social activity, often associated with casual gatherings or passing time during holidays. The term 啤 is a direct loan from the English word beer, reflecting the historical influence of Western card games in local culture.
Examples
They are playing cards over there.
Shall we go play cards together tonight?
Related words
Common phrases
play cards
Common mistake
Do not use 玩啤牌 to refer to board games or tile games like 麻雀, as those have their own specific verbs like 打麻雀.
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