wai6 sang1 maa4 zoek2衛生麻雀卫生麻雀

Jyutpingwai6 sang1 maa4 zoek2

Yalewaih sāng màh jéuk

Definition

Playing mahjong for fun rather than for money.

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How it's used

This term is specifically used to clarify that a mahjong game is purely recreational and lacks any financial stakes. It serves as a social disclaimer to reassure participants or observers that the game is friendly and low pressure. It is often used when inviting people who might be hesitant about gambling.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋gam1今maan5晚daa2打wai6衛sang1生maa4麻zoek2雀，m4唔dou2賭cin2錢㗎。

We are playing mahjong for fun tonight, no gambling.

nei5你dei6哋hai6係mai6咪daa2打gan2緊wai6衛sang1生maa4麻zoek2雀aa4呀？

Are you guys playing mahjong just for fun?

Common phrases

daa2打wai6衛sang1生maa4麻zoek2雀

to play mahjong for fun

Common mistake

Do not assume that playing mahjong is always gambling, but using this term explicitly confirms the non-monetary nature of the game to avoid any misunderstanding.