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American Mahjong Terminology Quiz

American mahjong becomes much easier when table language no longer interrupts your thinking. Use this interactive quiz to match common terms with their practical meanings.

Use terms at the table

Say the tile clearly
When discarding, name the suit and number or the honor tile so every player can hear the call.
Separate structure from action
A pung or kong describes a group; a call or exposure describes what the player does with it.