The Bamboo flower tile (not to be confused with the Bamboo suit), representing integrity.
The bamboo plant symbolizes integrity, modesty, and flexibility — bending but never breaking. As one of the Four Gentlemen, it represents the character of a scholar.
Bonus Tiles — Flowers
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
Do not confuse Flower Bamboo with Bamboo suit tiles. Flower Bamboo matches with any Flower. Bamboo suit tiles only match their exact duplicate.
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