Mahjong
(noun)
- A Chinese game played with tiles, usually by four players.
- A game that is similar to rummy and played with tiles, often with Chinese characters or symbols on them.
Origin:
From chinese 麻將 (májiàng, "sparrow"), from 麻 (má, "hemp") + 將 (jiàng, "general").
Examples:
- She was skilled in playing mahjong.
- Mahjong is a popular game in Asia and worldwide.
- Mahjong is often played at Chinese New Year and other festivals.
- Mahjong is a fast-paced game that can be quite challenging.
- Mahjong is a game of skill and strategy that requires practice to master.