Mahjong: Scoring
Each hand and combination in mahjong have point values that vary throughout the world. In addition, the amount of points can depend on the directional wind (or prevailing wind). Before game play, players mutually agree on a point system. Points are tabulated at the end of each round and accumulate with each round played. There are 16 rounds in a full mahjong game.
Chinese phrase translation: 风声 (fēngshēng) Sound of the wind
风声 (fēngshēng) Sound of the wind; news or rumor Usage: “风声”的本义是指风的声音，比喻传播出来的消息，通常只是隐隐约约还不太确定的消息。The original meaning of “风声” is the sound of the wind. It metaphorically means news or rumor which is not so sure unusually.
Chungking Express 重庆森林
Today, I will introduce a Chinese film which called Chungking Express (重庆森林chòngqìng sēnlín). So let us have a brief introduction.
Mahjong as a Gambler’s Game
Some people play mahjong for fun while others up the ante by turning mahjong into a gambler's game. Money is bet at the beginning of each round. There are 16 rounds in a full game of mahjong. The amount of money can be the same for each round or can vary. The amount of money is determined by the player before game play.
Chinese phrase translation: 打折(dăzhé) discount
打折(dăzhé) discount Usage: “打折”是在原价的基础上，给消费者一些优惠、折扣，在中国，如果说“打七折”，那么消费者花的钱就是：原价*70%。“打折” is a way of giving consumers a discount on the original price. In China, if someone says “打七折,” then the consumer needs to pay the original price times 70%.
Sparkling Red Star闪闪的红星
Today, I will introduce a Chinese film which called Sparkling Red Star (闪闪的红星shǎn shǎn de hóng xīng). So let us have a brief introduction.
Chinese Baby Names for Boys
All parents have experienced the excitement and anxiety of naming their newborn child. In every culture throughout the world, there is a general belief that names have an influence on the child’s life, either for better or for worse.
Chinese phrase translation: 干瞪眼 (gān dèng yǎn) look on in respire
干瞪眼 (gān dèng yǎn) stand by anxiously; look on in respire
Meaning:
Rouge胭脂扣
Today, I will introduce a Chinese film which called Rouge (胭脂扣Yān Zhīkòu). So let us have a brief introduction.
Learning to play Chinese chess
Playing games in Chinese and/or with Chinese people is an excellent way of learning Mandarin. It's fun, social and opens up many doors. Knowing how to play popular board games in China also makes you popular in general. Read more about why playing board games is a great idea if you're learning Mandarin here. In this article, I'm going to introduce 象棋 (xiàngqí) "Chinese chess".
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