I need some help understanding the basic rules of blackjack in straightforward language. I know the general objective involves getting a hand closer to 21 than the dealer without going over, but there are several decisions and terms that I still find confusing. I’d like to understand actions such as hit, stand, double down, and split, as well as the role of the dealer’s rules. A simple introduction for someone completely new to blackjack would help me understand the game and its structure before deciding whether it interests me.