The Red Dragon tile, marked with the Chinese character for center or hit.
The Red Dragon (Zhong) is one of the most recognizable Mahjong tiles. The character means center, middle, or to hit the mark. Red symbolizes good fortune, joy, and celebration in Chinese culture.
Honor Tiles — Dragons
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
Red Dragons are easy to spot due to their bold red character. With 4 copies in the set, you can form 2 pairs. Match them when both are free.
Explore all tiles in the Mahjong Tile Guide to learn matching strategies for every suit.