Tiles, Melds, and Winning Hands
Learn the tile set, basic groups, and the difference between hand shape and scoring value.
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7lessons
By the end, you'll be able to...
- Recognize suited and honor tiles
- Identify pairs, chows, pungs, and kongs
- Spot a standard winning hand shape
Lessons
Work through this section in order.
2.1The Tile SetRecognize the full Hong Kong Mahjong tile set.→2.2The Three SuitsIdentify dots, bamboo, and characters from one to nine.→2.3Honor TilesRecognize winds and dragons.→2.4Tile GroupingsUnderstand pairs, sequences, triplets, and kongs.→2.5Open vs ConcealedDistinguish exposed melds from hidden tiles.→2.6Standard Winning ShapeBuild the common four melds plus one pair structure.→2.7Special Winning Hand: Thirteen OrphansRecognize the special thirteen-orphans exception.→RSection RecapReview the key ideas before the quiz.→QSection QuizTest your understanding before moving to the next section.→