Mahjong Readings: 144 Tiles Symbolism

The 144 Mahjong Tiles Symbolism

Mahjong Oracle Fortune Telling





Mahjong Chinese Symbolism of the 144 Tiles 

36 Bamboos, 36 Circles, 36 Caracters
16 Simple Honors, 12 Superior Honors,
8 Supreme Honors

Bamboo 6 Water

Bamboo 6

Symbol: Water

The Water tile denotes a need for communication. A trip may be necessary to communicate properly. You may be called upon to present proof of ownership or that an event actually took place.



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. 

        



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