🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Weiqi

Native Script:围棋

Pronunciation / Transliteration: weɪˈtʃi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Weiqiege/weɪˈtʃiːɡə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Weiqi ist ein strategisches Brettspiel aus China."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A traditional board game originating from China, played with black and white stones on a grid.

    "The strategy involved in weiqiege can take years to master."
  2. 2

    A metaphor for complex strategic thinking or planning.

    "In business negotiations, one must approach the situation with the mindset of weiqiege."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'weiqiege' originates from Chinese, specifically from the game of Weiqi, known as Go in Japan. The game has ancient roots, dating back over 2,500 years, and has evolved in its cultural significance and strategic complexity over time.

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