Mahjong Readings: 144 Tiles Symbolism

North Wind

Symbol: Water

The North Wind tile indicates there will be difficult moments ahead. These can be canceled out if the South Wind Tile is in your reading as well.

Chinese Symbol and Pinyin Pronunciation 

Click on a tile to see its symbolism. 

The 36 Bambos represent Axis of the Earth
4 suites of 9 bamboos. 

36 Points or Circles represent the Wheel of Heaven
4 suites of 9 points. 

The 36 Characters represent the changes of the life of Man
4 suites of 9 caracters.

16 Simple Honors,
4 times 4 Directions or Winds. 

12 Superior Honors,
4 times 3 Dragons. 

8 Supreme Honors,
4 Flowers, 

4 Seasons.