zuk1 zin3竹戰竹战

Jyutpingzuk1 zin3

Yalejūk jin

名詞

Definition

To play mahjong.

colloquialdaily actions

How it's used

This term is a playful, slightly sophisticated way to refer to playing mahjong. It evokes the sound of the tiles clacking together, which are traditionally made of bamboo and bone. It is often used among friends to sound a bit more humorous or lighthearted than simply saying 打麻雀.

Examples

gam1今maan5晚heoi3去bin1邊dou6度zuk1竹zin3戰aa4呀？

Where are we going to play mahjong tonight?

keoi5佢dei6哋seng4成maan5晚dou1都hai2喺dou6度zuk1竹zin3戰。

They have been playing mahjong all night.

Common phrases

tung1通siu1宵zuk1竹zin3戰

playing mahjong all night

zuk1竹zin3戰jat1一faan1番

have a round of mahjong

Common mistake

Do not use this term in formal or professional settings, as it is strictly colloquial and implies a casual, social context. It is also not a verb that takes objects directly; you would not say 竹戰麻雀, as the word already implies the activity.