zoeng6 kei2象棋
Jyutpingzoeng6 kei2
Yalejeuhng kéi
Definition
Chinese chess; Xiangqi.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional board game played with round wooden pieces on a grid. While the game is often just called 棋 in casual contexts when the board is already present, using the full term avoids confusion with other board games like 圍棋 or 西洋棋. It is common to pair this with the verb 下 to describe the act of playing.
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The two of them are playing Chinese chess in the park.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 西洋棋, which refers to Western international chess. Also, remember that the pieces for the red and black sides have different characters for the same roles, such as 將 versus 帥.
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