Playing mahjong is a very popular entertainment activity in Cantonese regions such as Guangdong and Hong Kong. If you are not a local, you may be confused by the Cantonese terminology at the poker table, especially when someone shouts "Hu". So,How to say playing mahjong in CantoneseWhat? This article will provide you with detailed answers and introduce some commonly used Cantonese mahjong terms to make you feel comfortable at the table.

How to say playing mahjong in Cantonese?

In Cantonese, the word "Hu" of Mahjong is usually said to be "Hu""Food paste"（sik6 wu4）。Among them,"food" means eating, and "paste" means harmony. Therefore,"eating paste" means "eating paste", that is, success and success. In addition, if you are drawing your own draw, say"Self-touch"(zi6mo1), this term is the same as Mandarin. If someone else clicks the gun and asks you to tie, you can say"Food out"(sik6 ceot1) or"Order cannon and eat paste"。

For example, when you play cards, you can shout excitedly: "Eat paste!" Or "I'm eating paste!" If you touch yourself, say: "Touch yourself!"

Other commonly used Cantonese Mahjong terms

In addition to "eating paste" and "self-touching", there are many unique terms in Cantonese mahjong, and understanding them can help you better integrate into the game.

Terms related to cards

  • bobbin: Cantonese is called "tong"(tung4), such as "yi tong" is called "yi tong".
  • rope: In Cantonese, it is called "suo"(sok3), for example,"three articles" are called "three suo".
  • wanzi: Cantonese is called "Wan"(maan6), such as "50,000" is called "50,000".
  • Fengpai: East, south, west and north. In Cantonese, they are called "dong"(dung1),"south"(naam4),"west"(sai1), and "north"(bak1) respectively.
  • Wrigley: Zhong, Fa and Bai, in Cantonese they are called "Zhong"(zung1),"Fa"(faat3), and "Bai"(baak6).

Operation-related terms

  • touch: Cantonese says "pung"(pung3), the same as Mandarin.
  • bar: The Cantonese word for "gong3" is the same.
  • 上The word "above" is used in Cantonese, such as "above."
  • tsumo tile: Cantonese says "touch cards"(mo2 paai4).
  • playing cards: Cantonese says "playing cards"(daa2 paai4).

Ban-related terms

The dialect name of Cantonese Mahjong is somewhat different from Mandarin, such as:

  • exclusively: Cantonese is called "ching 1 jat1 sik1", the same.
  • mixed color: Cantonese is called "mixed color"(wan6 jat1 sik1), the same.
  • Dui Dui: Cantonese is called "Duishuo"(deoi3 deoi3 wu4).
  • Thirteenth one: Cantonese is called "Thirteenth Year"(sap6 saam1 jiu1), the same.
  • dasixi: It is called "Big Four Happiness" in Cantonese (daai6 sei3 hei2), the same.

Common sentences for Cantonese Mahjong

Mastering some common sentences will help you communicate more smoothly at the table:

  • "It's your turn to draw the cards."-- Cantonese: "It's your turn to draw cards."（leon4 dou3 nei5 mo2 paai4）
  • "I touch it!"-- Cantonese: "I touch it!"（ngo5 pung3）
  • "Play this card."-- Cantonese: "Play this card."（daa2 ni1 zek3 paai4）
  • "Are you crazy?"-- Cantonese: "Have you eaten the paste?"（nei5 sik6 wu4 mei6）
  • "I touch it myself!"-- Cantonese: "I touch myself!"（ngo5 zi6 mo1）

summary

now you knowHow to say playing mahjong in CantoneseAre you ready? It is "eating paste". Mastering these Cantonese mahjong terms will not only make you more confident at the table, but also better experience the mahjong culture in Cantonese. The next time you go to Guangdong or Hong Kong to play mahjong, try shouting "food paste" in Cantonese. It will definitely impress your poker players.