打牌

1. play cards or mahjong

♦ 打了通宵的牌 play mahjong (or cards) all night long

2. (in international or domestic politics) exploit for one's own end

♦ 打“民意”牌 exploit “public opinion ” for one's own end ; play the “public opinion” card

♦ 中国不打别国牌, 也不允许别人打中国牌。 China does not play any other country as a card and will not allow other people to play the China card.