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Three consecutive pairs (e.g., 33-44-55) in Tiến Lên. This combination can chop a single Two (Heo).
A specific card combination in certain Vietnamese card games. The term refers to a paired or matched set of cards that carries particular scoring significance.
Unmatched or incomplete pieces in Tứ Sắc that have not yet been organized into legal sets.
Four consecutive pairs (for example 44-55-66-77) in Tiến Lên. In many regional rules, this is a premium combination that can chop powerful cards or combos.
A near-run missing one connecting rank that cannot score as a meld yet.
A valid Tứ Sắc sequence formed by the required piece progression and color constraints.
Combination planning in Tổ Tôm means sequencing card usage so key groups complete in order without collapsing hand balance.
Keeping a matching pair in Tứ Sắc to answer likely future group completions.
A Cạ is a two-card group with the same rank but different suits.
A pair of cards with the same rank in Vietnamese card game terminology. Pairs are basic combinations in games like Tiến Lên, where consecutive pairs form stronger combinations.
A pair of rank-2 cards in Tiến Lên. Đôi Heo is a premium high-value pair but can be chopped by stronger special combinations depending on table rules.
A sequence of consecutive pairs in Tiến Lên, such as 44-55 or 77-88-99. Larger consecutive-pair sets are key tactical combinations for chopping high cards.
In Tiến Lên table slang, 'hàng' refers to special high-impact combinations like tứ quý or đôi thông used for chopping and control.
Using honor tiles to fill structure gaps without weakening core combinations.
In Tổ Tôm, protecting special honor-card structures for higher-value winning declarations.
A Chắn is formed by two completely identical cards, matching both suit and rank.
A basic Tứ Sắc meld can be formed by two identical cards.
Four identical cards in Tứ Sắc create a complete quad meld.
Three identical cards in Tứ Sắc form a valid triplet meld.
A Tu Sac grouping that is one piece short and cannot be scored as a complete set.
A grouped set concept in Tứ Sắc used in practical play talk for valid same-type cluster formation and hand reduction.
In Tứ Sắc, a valid grouping pattern used to organize hand pieces toward a complete winning structure.
In Rummy and related games, a valid combination of cards — either a set (three or four of the same rank) or a run (three or more consecutive cards of the same suit).
A two-card core kept as a foundation for completing a set or run.
Adding a fitting card onto an existing meld to reduce dead cards.
The planned sequence that upgrades a weak partial set into a scoring meld.
A pair keeper in Tứ Sắc is a deliberately retained pair that serves as a stable anchor for later meld completion.
A valid Tu Sac meld made from two identical pieces.
Keeping consecutive pairs unbroken so they remain a future control sequence.
Turning a held pair into a complete rank set through controlled pickups.
Pattern depth in Tổ Tôm refers to building hands with multiple valid completion routes to avoid dead-end waits.
A Phỏm meld made from consecutive ranks of the same suit, such as 7♣-8♣-9♣. Sequence melds are one of the two core Phỏm structures.
A Phỏm meld made from same-rank cards across different suits, such as 9♣-9♦-9♥. Building balanced ngang and dọc melds improves flexibility.
A four-of-a-kind Tu Sac meld formed by four identical pieces.
Quad secure is the Tứ Sắc state where a completed four-of-a-kind is protected from being broken for short-term convenience.
A meld made of cards sharing the same rank across different suits.
A sequence of cards from 3 to Ace (or 2 depending on game). This is typically an Instant Win (Tới Trắng) hand.
A Tiến Lên straight of three or more consecutive ranks, typically not wrapping through Two.
A same-suit straight in Tiến Lên, treated as a stronger special sequence in rulesets that recognize it.
A meld made of consecutive ranks in one suit.
A Tu Sac meld of three identical pieces used to reduce hand load.
Four cards of the same rank (e.g., 5-5-5-5). In Tiến Lên, this is a powerful combination that can chop a Two or a pair of Twos (depending on regional rules).
A combination of all four 2s in Vietnamese card games like Tiến Lên. This is typically the second-highest combination, beaten only by a sequential pair chain.
A specific four-card combination in Vietnamese card games. The term denotes a set of four matching cards that carries special scoring weight.