For newbies who are new to mahjong, the most commonly asked question is:What is Hu in playing Mahjong?？Simply put, Hu cards are players who use cards, eat cards, touch cards, and bar cards to make their hands conform to the prescribed card type, thereby declaring victory and ending the game. Hupai is the core goal of Mahjong and the result pursued by players. So, what specific conditions must be met to be considered a card? What are the common Hu brand types? This article will answer you one by one.

Basic conditions for Hu Pai

In most mahjong rules, Hu cards need to meet two basic conditions: first, the structure of the hand meets the regulations, and second, they must meet the specified number of times (some local rules do not require number). The card structure of the hand usually consists of four sets of faces (straight or cut) and a pair of general cards, for a total of 14 cards. Face refers to three consecutive ordinal cards (such as 10,000, 20,000, and 30,000) or three identical cards (such as three east winds), and a general card is a pair of identical cards (such as two 5-barrel cards).

For example, a second hand card is: 10,000, 20,000, and 30,000 (straight), 4, 5, and 6 (straight), 7, 8, and 9 (straight), three red middle cards (cut cards), and two 50,000 (general cards). This is a standard pair of Hu cards. It should be noted that the rules of mahjong in different places may be slightly different. For example, Sichuan mahjong requires one missing card, while Guangdong mahjong allows seven equal special card types.

Common Hu brand types

In addition to the basic four sets of face cards and a pair of generals, there are many special card types in Mahjong. Understanding these card types will help you better judge when you can play. The following are a few common Hu card types:

  • pinghu: It is all composed of straight runs, no carving, and the general card is not a word card, but the most basic Hu card type.
  • Pengpenhu: Consisting of four sets of chips (or bars) and a pair of trump cards. If there is no straight, it is also called a big pair.
  • seven pairs: The hand consists of seven pairs, with a total of 14 cards. It does not require face structure and is a special card type.
  • exclusively: The cards in the hand are all composed of cards of the same suit, such as all cards or strips, with a higher number of cards.
  • mixed color: The hand consists of a suit of cards and character cards, with a lower number than the uniform.

In addition, there are also high-end brand types such as 1311, Jiulian Baodeng, Da Sanyuan, and Xiao Sixi. These brand types are relatively rare, but once Hu has a very high number of cards. Novices can start with the basic card type and gradually master more changes.

The way of playing tricks

There are two main ways to play cards:self-drawnandfire。Self-touching means that the player touches the necessary cards and plays them, which can usually earn more points; firing means that the cards played by other players are exactly the cards you need, and you can choose to play them. In some rules, when you click a card, you can only play the last card played, and you cannot grab the card.

In addition, there are some special card methods, such as grabbing the bar (when others add a bar, you can play that card), blooming on the bar (playing the card behind the bar when making up the card), fishing for the moon (the last card touches the card), etc. These special methods often bring extra rewards, but require players to have an in-depth understanding of the rules.

Common misunderstandings for novices

Many novices easily misunderstand Hu cards when playing mahjong. The following are some common misunderstandings:

  1. Think that as long as you gather enough 14 cards, you can win: In fact, it must comply with the structure of face-to-face cards, otherwise even if there are 14 cards, it cannot be played.
  2. Ignore the number requirement: In some rules, the card must reach the minimum number, otherwise even if the card type matches, it cannot be played. This is called "fraud".
  3. Not clear about the restrictions of special brand types: For example, seven pairs are not allowed to eat and touch, and the door must be clear; all pairs cannot have a sign, etc.
  4. A card mistakenly thought that he could play at will: Playing Hu cards can usually only be played by Hu Shang's family or touched by himself. The details depend on the rules.

Avoiding these misunderstandings requires more practice and familiarity with local rules. It is recommended that novices understand the rules clearly before starting, or choose simple rules to practice.

summary

Anyway,What is Hu in playing Mahjong?？Hu cards are when the hands reach the specified card type and meet the number requirements, thereby declaring victory. Mastering the basic card types, Hu card methods and common misunderstandings is the key for novices to get started quickly. As a traditional intellectual game, Mahjong not only tests luck, but also tests strategy and observation. I hope this article can help you better understand the rules of Hupai and make it easier at the table.