wu2 liu5和了
Jyutpingwu2 liu5
Yalewú líuh
Definition
To win a hand in mahjong; a winning hand.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of games, sports, or competitions to describe a situation where neither side achieves victory. The character 咗 is frequently added to indicate the state of the game has reached this conclusion. It is common to prefix it with 打 to turn the noun into a verbal phrase.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mahjong term 和 (wu4) which means to win a hand, as the pronunciation and context are entirely different.
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