fantan
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- A card game: A game where players must play their sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; the winner is the first player to use all their cards.
- A Chinese gambling game: A game of chance where a random number of counters are placed under a bowl; players bet on how many counters will remain (0, 1, 2, or 3) when the total is divided by four (modulo 4).
Usage Examples
Noun (Card Game):
- We spent the evening playing a few rounds of fantan.
- The rules of fantan require you to build sequences from the seven of each suit.
Noun (Gambling Game):
- The old gambling hall was known for its fantan tables.
- He placed a bet on "two" in the game of fantan.
Advanced Usage
"to deal a hand of fantan": To distribute cards for a game of fantan (card game).
- It's your turn to deal a hand of fantan.
"to run a fantan game": To operate or manage a game of fantan (gambling game).
- The casino decided to run a fantan game in the new VIP section.
Variants and Related Words
- Card fantan: Specifies the card game version.
- Chinese fantan: Specifies the traditional gambling game version.
Synonyms
- Card game: (for the card game version) A general term for any game played with cards.
- Game of chance: (for the gambling version) A game where the outcome is strongly influenced by random chance.
Notes on Different Meanings
- The word fantan refers to two distinct games. The intended meaning is usually clear from context—whether the setting involves cards or a gambling activity with counters and a bowl.
- The card game is a game of strategy involving sequencing, while the Chinese gambling game is purely a game of chance based on numerical calculation.
Noun
- a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards
- a Chinese gambling game; a random number of counters are placed under a bowl and you gamble on how many will be left (0, 1, 2, or 3 modulo 4)