Three bamboo sticks representing creativity and vitality.
Three represents growth, creativity, and the triad of heaven-earth-mankind in Chinese philosophy.
Bamboo Suit
Match with an identical tile. Both tiles must be free (no tile on top, at least one open side).
4 identical tiles per standard set
Bamboo 3 can be confused with Bamboo 2 in fast play. Take a moment to count the sticks before matching.
Explore all tiles in the Mahjong Tile Guide to learn matching strategies for every suit.