语言问题历来都是中国象棋向世界普及的一大障碍,你知道在国际上每个棋子的英文译名吗?
帅(将)
仕(士)
相(象)
车
马
炮
兵(卒)
There are 32 pieces on the board, dividing into two sides and called by their colors: red side and blue side (or black side).
Piece | Number of each side | Traditional | Graphic | Westernized |
King | 1 | ![]() |
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Advisor | 2 | ![]() |
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Elephant | 2 | ![]() |
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Rook | 2 | ![]() |
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Cannon | 2 | ![]() |
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Horse | 2 | ![]() |
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Pawn | 5 | ![]() |
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帅(将):King
仕(士):Guard
相(象):Elephant
马:Horse
车:Rook
炮:Cannon
卒(兵):Pawn