Taiwanese · Scoring rule
2-Suit Hand
A Two-Suit Hand scores 5 points when every tile comes from exactly two of the three numbered suits, for example Bamboo and Characters only, with no winds or dragons. Narrow it to one suit and the hand becomes a Pure Suit Hand instead.
A worked example
Exactly two of the three numbered suits, with no winds or dragons. Worth 5 points.
- South seat
- East round
- Discard from West
- No flowers
Winning tile: 2 Characters
| Pure Dragon (Concealed) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Sister Sheungs | 3 |
| Good Eyes | 2 |
| All Sheung, No Flowers or Honours | 15 |
| Two-Suit Hand | 5 |
| Concealed Hand | 5 |
| False Single Wait | 2 |
| Mahjong Base | 5 |
| Total | 57 points |
Only Bamboo and Character tiles: a two-suit hand, 5 points.
Frequently asked
How many points is 2-Suit Hand worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
2-Suit Hand scores 5 pts in Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. A Two-Suit Hand scores 5 points when every tile comes from exactly two of the three numbered suits, for example Bamboo and Characters only, with no winds or dragons. Narrow it to one suit and the hand becomes a Pure Suit Hand instead.
What is an example of 2-Suit Hand?
Only Bamboo and Character tiles: a two-suit hand, 5 points. The full 17-tile hand scores 57 points in total.