Kong
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Kong, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — In mahjong, a set of four identical tiles, or the act of declaring such a set.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Kong
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin 孔 (kǒng) or Cantonese 江 (gong1).
Full origin of Kong →Frequently asked questions
What does “Kong” mean?
The word “Kong” means in mahjong, a set of four identical tiles, or the act of declaring such a set. In plain terms, either a set of four matching tiles in mahjong, or the famous giant movie gorilla.
How do you pronounce “Kong”?
“Kong” is pronounced kong (/kɔŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kong” in a sentence?
Here is “Kong” used in a sentence: “She revealed her kong of red dragons and drew an extra tile.”
What part of speech is “Kong”?
Depending on how it is used, “Kong” can be a noun and a name.
Is “Kong” a common word?
“Kong” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Kong” have?
“Kong” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in mahjong, a set of four identical tiles, or the act of declaring such a set.
What is the difference between a kong and a pung in mahjong?
Both are matched sets of identical tiles, but a pung is three of a kind and a kong is four. Declaring a kong is essentially completing a pung with the fourth tile. Because a kong uses an extra tile, the player draws a replacement so their hand keeps the right count.
What are the types of kong?
There are generally three: a concealed kong, formed entirely from tiles in your own hand; an exposed or melded kong, made by claiming a discarded tile; and an added kong, where you upgrade an existing exposed pung by adding the fourth tile you later draw.
What happens when you declare a kong?
You reveal the four matching tiles, then draw a replacement tile from the wall to restore your hand to its normal size, since a kong holds one tile more than an ordinary set. Kongs can also earn bonus scoring. In some rules another player may rob a kong to complete a winning hand.