Character Suit

Character 3 (San Wan)

The number three in Chinese characters.

Symbolism & Meaning

San (three) is considered a lucky number associated with life, as it sounds like the word for birth.

Suit

Character Suit

Matching Rule

Match with an identical tile. Both tiles must be free (no tile on top, at least one open side).

Copies in Set

4 identical tiles per standard set

Strategy Tips

Three horizontal strokes above wan. Dont confuse with Character 2 — count the strokes.

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