zoek3 guk6雀局
Jyutpingzoek3 guk6
Yalejeuk guhk
Definition
A game or party of mahjong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the social event or the session of playing mahjong rather than the game itself. It carries a sense of gathering or party, often implying that food or drinks are involved alongside the gambling. Using this term suggests a more casual, social atmosphere compared to simply saying 打麻雀.
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We are having a mahjong game tonight, are you coming over to play?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the game itself, which is simply 麻雀. You play a game of mahjong, but you host or join a 雀局.
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