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cantonese culture reference
Cantonese Mahjong Phrases and What They Mean
Sik wu (食糊) means "I win!" in Hong Kong Mahjong — the call you make when you complete your hand on a discard. Plus plain-English meanings for zi mo, pung and 20+ more Cantonese mahjong phrases so you can follow the table talk.
hands rules reference
Classic vs New 6 vs New 18 Hand Sets: Which to Play
Understand the differences between Classic, New 6, and New 18 hand sets in Hong Kong Mahjong, and learn which set is right for your group.
faan reference hands
Complete Faan Guide: Every Hong Kong Mahjong Hand Explained
Faan (番) are the points that decide a Hong Kong Mahjong hand's value. Look up every hand's faan — from 1-faan common hands to limit hands — across Classic, New 6, and New 18.
reference glossary beginner
Mahjong Terminology Glossary: Every Term Explained
Every Hong Kong Mahjong term in Cantonese and English, A–Z: sik wu (食糊), faan, pung, chow, honor tiles and the rest. Look up what a word means mid-game.