象棋 (xiàng qí) — Chinese chess
Definition
Chinese chess — a board game played with 32 pieces on a 9×10 grid, distinct from 围棋 (Go), which uses black and white stones on a 19×19 board.
noun
Chinese chess
Measure word · 副
Examples
- 象棋。Wǒ yé ye hěn xǐ huan xià xiàng qí.My grandfather really likes playing Chinese chess.
- 象棋？Nǐ xué guò xiàng qí ma?Have you learned Chinese chess?
- 象棋。Tā mǎi le yí fù xiàng qí sòng gěi wǒ.He bought a set of Chinese chess and gave it to me.
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