Definition
围棋 (wéiqí) is the board game Go, played with black and white stones on a 19×19 grid, originating in ancient China. 象棋 (xiàngqí) is Chinese chess, a different game with pieces that move like Western chess but on a board with a river and palace. Both are called 'qí', but the rules and equipment are distinct.
noun
the game of Go
Easily confused
- 为期wéi qīsound-alikelasting (a certain period of time)
- 尾气wěi qìsound-alikeexhaust (gas); emissions
Examples
- 围棋？Nǐ xué guò wéi qí ma?Have you learned to play Go?
- 围棋。Tā měitiān dōu yào xià yì pán wéi qí.He plays a game of Go every day.
- 围棋。wéi qí shì yì zhǒng fēicháng gǔlǎo de qí lèi yóuxì.Go is a very ancient board game.
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