Mao in Russian

Mao in Russian is Ма́о, Ма́у — Mao means a card game (named after Mao Zedong) in which the rules are deliberately kept secret from new players, who must work them out by observation and penalty.

Mao in Russian

Ма́о

proper noun

Pronounced: Mao

A common surname from Chinese, from Mandarin, usually referring to Mao Zedong.

Ма́у

proper noun

Pronounced: Mau

A common surname from Chinese, from Mandarin, usually referring to Mao Zedong.

What does "Mao" mean?

noun A card game (named after Mao Zedong) in which the rules are deliberately kept secret from new players, who must work them out by observation and penalty.
"Nobody explains the rules of Mao to you — you just get penalized until you figure them out."
noun In fairy chess, a piece that moves one square orthogonally then one square diagonally outward, similar to but more restricted than a chess knight.
"The mao can be blocked mid-move, unlike the knight it resembles."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Mao in a sentence

Nobody explains the rules of Mao to you — you just get penalized until you figure them out.
The mao can be blocked mid-move, unlike the knight it resembles.

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Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Mao" in Russian?

"Mao" in Russian is Ма́о, Ма́у. Mao means: A card game (named after Mao Zedong) in which the rules are deliberately kept secret from new players, who must work them out by observation and penalty.

How do you pronounce Ма́о?

"Mao" in Russian is Ма́о, pronounced "Mao".

How do you use "Mao" in a sentence?

Example: "Nobody explains the rules of Mao to you — you just get penalized until you figure them out." In Russian, "Mao" is Ма́о, Ма́у.

Are there other ways to say "Mao" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "Mao": Ма́о, Ма́у.

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