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
Circles 5 Dragon

Circles 5

Symbol: Dragon

The Dragon tile indicates good luck and large fortunes. Effort is not a prerequisite for the gain suggested by the Dragon tile. You cannot work towards acquiring the Dragon's gifts. They will come when they come, and will most likely be a surprise.


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.