Mahjong Readings: 144 Tiles Symbolism

Bamboo 8

Symbol: Mushroom

The Mushroom tile represents eternal life and oddity. It gets these attributes from the fact that mushrooms in nature always seem to regenerate and often popup where they are unexpected. The notion of oddity is derived from the mushroom seemingly having the nature of a plant, but lacking leaves. The Mushroom tile foretells the coming of unexpected events that will have a lasting impact on you.

Chinese Symbol and Pinyin Pronunciation 

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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.