Mahjong Readings: 144 Tiles Symbolism

Circles 7

Symbol: Insect

The Insect tile indicates short-term gain through a short flurry of hectic work. It is important to realize that the gains the Insect tile offers are not lasting, or of long-term importance. At best they are a stopgap until more substantial goals come along.

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.