Faan

Faan is the Cantonese pronunciation of the same character as 'fan' (番). In Hong Kong / Cantonese mahjong, faan multiplies your base score exponentially: 1 faan = 2x, 2 faan = 4x, 3 faan = 8x, up to the 13-faan limit. Most tables enforce a 3-faan minimum to declare a winning hand.