zi6 jat1 sik1字一色
Jyutpingzi6 jat1 sik1
Yalejih yāt sīk
Definition
A rare, high-scoring winning hand in mahjong consisting entirely of honor tiles.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to a high-scoring hand in mahjong consisting entirely of honor tiles, which include the winds and dragons. It is considered a prestigious and rare hand to complete because it requires collecting specific tiles that cannot be combined with numbered suits. Players often get very excited when they realize they are close to completing this pattern.
Examples
He actually won with a hand of all honors this round!
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 清一色, which refers to a hand made entirely of one suit, such as all bamboo or all dots, rather than just honor tiles.
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