Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is commonly played by four players.
麻将一般用竹子或骨头或塑料制成小长方块,上面刻有花纹或字样,每副麻将多为136张。
麻将的英文拼写有很多种,如mahjong,mah-jong,mah-Jongg,mah Jong 等。