phán thán

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A gambling game of chance: An old, traditional Vietnamese gambling game where players bet on the number of seeds or small objects hidden under an upturned bowl.
   • A method of divination or fortune-telling: Historically, it could refer to a practice using seeds and a bowl for making predictions or decisions by chance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong quán, họ đang chơi phán thán. (In the tavern, they are playing phán thán.)
  • Phán thán là một trò cờ bạc may rủi rất xưa. (Phán thán is a very old game of chance.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is archaic and is primarily encountered in historical or literary contexts describing past customs. It is not a part of modern, common vocabulary.

Variants and Related Words

• Cờ bạc (n): Gambling.
• May rủi (n/phr): Chance, luck.

Synonyms

• Gambling game: A game played for stakes.
• Game of chance: A game whose outcome is strongly influenced by random luck.

Notes on Usage

• Register: This word is considered obsolete. It is not used in contemporary daily conversation or modern gambling contexts.
• Context: When used, it specifically refers to the historical game involving a bowl and seeds. It should not be confused with modern games.