麻将

麻將

májiàng

noun HSK 7 #20,074

Meanings

1 mahjong

Characters

general; a piece in games

Examples

过年的时候全家人一起打麻将。

Guònián de shíhou quánjiārén yīqǐ dǎ májiàng.

During Chinese New Year, the whole family plays mahjong together.

她是麻将高手。

Tā shì májiàng gāoshǒu.

She's a mahjong expert.

Tips

culture

Mahjong is one of the most popular social games in China, especially during family gatherings and holidays. The verb used with it is 打 (dǎ, to play/hit).

Stroke Order

麻 má

将 jiāng