zoek3 guk6鵲局鹊局
Jyutpingzoek3 guk6
Yalejeuk guhk
Definition
A mahjong game.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the social event of playing mahjong rather than the physical tiles themselves. It carries a slightly more casual or old fashioned vibe compared to simply saying 打麻雀. Using this term often implies a gathering of four people committed to playing for a while.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
Where are we playing mahjong tonight?
They are in the middle of a mahjong game, don't disturb them.
Related words
Common phrases
to start a mahjong game
to gather enough players for a mahjong game
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the tiles themselves, which are called 麻雀. You play a 鵲局, you do not hold a 鵲局 in your hand.
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