zuk1 zoeng6 kei2捉象棋
Jyutpingzuk1 zoeng6 kei2
Yalejūk jeuhng kéi
Definition
To play Chinese chess.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the game of Chinese chess, known as 象棋. While the verb 捉 is used for catching, it is the standard verb for playing this specific board game in Cantonese. It carries a slightly more active or competitive nuance than just playing a game.
Examples
They are playing Chinese chess in the park.
Do you know how to play Chinese chess?
Related words
Common phrases
a master at playing Chinese chess
Common mistake
Do not use 玩 for this game, as 捉 is the conventional verb for board games involving pieces like 象棋 or 圍棋.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
