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mahjong

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Noun — A tile-based game, originally from China, usually played by four people with tiles divided into several suits.

How to use mahjong

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Etymology

From Mandarin majiang, itself derived from a word meaning "sparrow" with a regional diminutive ending.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mahjong” mean?

The word “mahjong” means a tile-based game, originally from China, usually played by four people with tiles divided into several suits. In plain terms, a classic Chinese tile game, either played competitively with four people or as a solo matching puzzle.

How do you pronounce “mahjong”?

“Mahjong” is pronounced mah-JONG (/mɑˈd͡ʒɔŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “mahjong” in a sentence?

Here is “mahjong” used in a sentence: “They meet every Friday for a few rounds of mahjong.”

What part of speech is “mahjong”?

“Mahjong” is a noun.

How many meanings does “mahjong” have?

“Mahjong” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tile-based game, originally from China, usually played by four people with tiles divided into several suits.

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