yá​pái

dominoes

Senses

牙牌 yá​pái dominoes

Rectangular game or gambling tiles made of ivory, bone, or horn; also used for divination and commonly known as 骨牌 gǔ​pái.

牙牌 yá​pái identification plaque

An ivory waist plaque worn by ancient government officials as an identification credential for entering and exiting palace gates.

牙牌 yá​pái ivory tablet

(bound form) An ivory or bone tablet used for taking notes or used as a tally in drinking games.

References

same_as 牙牌/牙牌 骨牌/骨牌
same_as 骨牌/骨牌 牙牌/牙牌