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麻雀
maa4 zoek3*2; maa4 zoek3
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[1] 雀32: sparrow [2] 雀32: the game of 'mahjong' (麻雀 in Cantonese) [華]: 麻將 [3] 雀3: (placename) Ma Chuck   Level: 3 Google Frequency: 2,330,000 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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This word 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, rough, pockmarked雀 zoek3 zoek3*2 - bird (small) 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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