Mahjong has lost the basics of terminology: from "Hu card" to "self-touching"

In mahjong games,"Hu Liao" is the moment that players look forward to most, but the term surrounding "Hu" goes far beyond this sentence. First,Hu PaiThis means that the player's hand reaches the specified sum type and declares victory. According to the Hu card method, it is divided intoself-drawnandfire: Self-touching means that you get the necessary cards and usually score a higher score; shooting means that you get the cards played by other players, and the player who plays the card has to pay more points. Also,drawsIt is a state where there is only one card missing before the Hu card, andReportIt is an announcement to listen to cards, usually with additional rewards. These basic terms are a prerequisite for understanding more complex "Hu Lao" terms.

Common Hupai type terms

There are many types of Mahjong cards, and the core terms are listed below:

  • pinghu: The most basic Hu card consists of four straight or carved cards and a pair of general cards. There are no special cards.
  • Pengpenhu: It consists of four sets of carved pieces (or bars) and a pair of general cards. When playing, all cards are of touch or bar type.
  • seven pairs: The hand consists of seven pairs. It is a special Hu card type and cannot be eaten and touched.
  • exclusively: When playing Hu, all cards are of the same suit (ten thousand, tube, bar), and the number of plays is higher.
  • mixed color: It consists of a color card and a character card (white in the southeast, northwest and middle), with a lower number than the uniform.
  • flower on the bar: When dealing with cards, Hu cards are used to make up cards, which belongs to the luck type Hu method.
  • snatch a beard: When other players add a card, you can just grab that card and get the card first.

These terms may have subtle differences in different regions, but the core meaning is the same. Mastering them allows you to quickly understand the situation at the poker table.

Special Hupai Terms and Fanning Species

In addition to the basic type, there are also a large number of special Hu card terms in Mahjong, which usually correspond to high numbers. for exampledasanyuan: The Hu card contains three sets: middle, hair and white;Xiaosanyuan: Contains two sets of chips and a pair of trump cards. Also,dasixiRefers to the four sides of the east, south, west and north, which is extremely difficult to achieve;XiaosixiIt contains three sets of chips and a pair of trump cards. andOne color of words(All composed of plates),Jiulian Treasure Lamp(For a specific nine card type, you can play any card of the same suit), etc. These terms are common in competitive mahjong or local gameplay, and understanding them can improve your mahjong cultural literacy.

Differences in the terminology of "Hu Liao" in local Mahjong

Mahjong rules vary across China, and the terminology also has local characteristics. For example:

  1. Guangdong Mahjong: Common "chicken beard"(no banhu),"flat beard", and "explosive beard"(the cap exceeds a certain number).
  2. Sichuan Mahjong: There must be one game missing. The "bloody battle to the end" game is common. The terms include "wind and rain"(reward for cards) and "check and call"(check whether you listen to cards when playing a game).
  3. National standard Mahjong: 81 varieties are used, and the terminology is standardized, such as "one color and four are in the same direction","one color and three steps high", etc.
  4. Japanese Mahjong: There are terms such as "lizhi","yifa", and "full service". Hu Pai is called "hule".

If you often play mahjong in a certain area, it is recommended to study the terminology system of that area specifically.

How to quickly remember the terms of mahjong?

For beginners, the variety of terminology can be a headache. The following methods can help remember:

  • classification memory: Classified according to the card method (self-touching/shooting), card type structure (straight/carved/paired), suit (uniform/mixed color), etc.
  • practical application: Actively use terms in the game, such as saying "self-touching" when playing cards to deepen the impression.
  • reference chart: Make or look up a terminology checklist and consult it at any time.
  • watch the game: Professional mahjong match commentary sessions frequently use terminology, which is a good way to learn.

Mastering the terminology of mahjong not only improves the gaming experience, but also demonstrates professionalism in social situations. With the development of mahjong culture, these terms are constantly enriched. Maintain a learning attitude and you can become a master at the table.