麻雀 (maa4 zoek3*2; maa4 zoek3 | ma2 que4) : 雀3*2: sparrow; 雀3*2: 'mahjong'; 雀3: (placename) Ma Chuck

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麻雀

maa4 zoek3*2; maa4 zoek3

ma2 que4

[1] 雀32: sparrow
[2] 雀32: the game of 'mahjong' (麻雀 in Cantonese) [華]: 麻將
[3] 雀3: (placename) Ma Chuck

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This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

麻雀

This word has been viewed 5580 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by sheik on 14th Jul 2004 02:25 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008 19:03

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Characters in this word:

麻 maa4 - hemp; flax; sesame; coarse
雀 zoek3 zoek3*2 - small bird

7 compounds containing this word:

麻雀檯 - mahjong table
解剖麻雀 - lit. to dissect a sparrow; fig. a preliminary test on a small sample
麻雀館 - mahjong parlours/parlors
打麻雀 - to play mahjong
麻雀牌 - mahjong tiles
麻雀腳 - mahjong partner
麻雀雖小, 五臟俱全 - small but complete in every detail

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打麻雀係我姨媽嘅嗜好。粵
Playing mahjong is my aunt's hobby.

亞蓮隔籬周不時都打通宵麻雀，令到佢同屋企人受滋擾。粵
Ah Lin's neighbours often play mahjong right through the night thereby disturbing her and her family.
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麻雀雖小，五臟俱全。
Idiom: Although the place is small, it is well installed with facilities.

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