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Is mahjong really a national quintessence?

Mahjong is the quintessence of China. China people generally call it rubbing eight laps or swimming on the table. Mahjong not only shows the wisdom of China people, but also shows the cultural characteristics of China people, so it is one of the quintessence of China.

Mahjong originated in China. It was originally a game played by royalty and nobility. Its history can be traced back to three or four thousand years ago. Mahjong is very popular in the vast urban and rural areas of China. Its popularity has covered all social strata and fields, entered thousands of households, and become the largest and most influential intellectual sports activity in China.

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Mahjong not only has unique game features, but also has the charm of intelligence, fun and game, as well as the oriental cultural features with rich connotations and a long history, so it has become an important part of China's traditional cultural treasure house.

This is the heritage of traditional culture. Mahjong is an essential item for people's leisure and entertainment in China because of its competitive nature. But there are not a few people who gamble on mahjong, so mahjong is also a controversial entertainment project. Everyone must preserve the fun of mahjong, abandon mahjong gambling, and let mahjong truly become a "national quintessence" without controversy.

Mahjong tiles introduce learning mahjong. Of course, you must first know 144 mahjong tiles. A set of mahjong contains four colors, such as swastika, bobbin, suozi and plate, plus four red cards.