象棋 — meaning in English

English meaning

• check noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.

Senses

象棋 is used for these senses in English:

• check (chess) A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece. [from 14th c.]
• xiangqi Chinese chess; a board game similar to chess, invented and traditionally played in China.

check — full definition

1. noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
2. noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
3. noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
4. noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
5. verb To examine or verify something.

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