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In Mậu Binh, losing all three limbs (hands) to another player. This results in a multiplied penalty payment, often referred to as being 'swept'.
The formal declaration phase in Chắn when a player announces a valid winning hand and its scoring patterns. Correct xướng is essential for score legitimacy.
The unit-digit point value used in 3-card point games like Bài Cào/Cào Rùa. For example, total 17 is counted as 7 nút.
A Chắn scoring pattern where a player wins from an early qualifying draw/sequence state under local rule definitions.
A named scoring pattern in Chắn/Tổ Tôm-derived play, used in regional cước counting and winning declarations.
A settlement style where only the top hand wins the entire pot. Common in fast social formats of Bài Cào/Cào Rùa.
Named scoring combinations in Chắn/Tổ Tôm contexts. Correct identification of cước determines bonus multipliers and final payout.
A Chắn winning cước where the dealer wins immediately after the deal, before normal play begins.
A Chắn cước achieved when the winning hand includes the specific set Cửu Vạn, Bát Sách, and Chi Chi.
An extra deciding hand played among tied top players in Bài Cào or Ba Cây settlement.
Named bonus-scoring patterns in Chắn that increase payout beyond a standard Xuông win.
A standard Chan win with no bonus cước pattern declared.
A Chan scoring pattern where a player wins multiple rounds in a row, typically granting an additional cước bonus.
A Chan cước recognized when the hand includes all four Chi Chi cards in the winning structure.
A named Chan cước associated with a specific elegant winning composition recognized by traditional tables.
A traditional Chan cước name for a specific valid winning pattern in classical rule sets.
A Tổ Tôm named scoring pattern recognized when the hand meets the full ten-set completion condition.
Cước pathing is planning a Chắn hand toward one realistic scoring pattern instead of chasing too many incompatible bonuses.
A Phỏm approach focused on lowering unmatched card points when a full win is unlikely.
Declaring the correct Tổ Tôm scoring pattern when winning to validate final scoring.
A prioritized order for shedding deadwood tails that minimizes point exposure each round.
Last-turn discard choice focused on minimizing deadwood point exposure.