Mahjong Readings: 144 Tiles Symbolism

West Wind

Symbol: Metal

The West Wind tile represents an obstacle that must be faced before you can make progress towards your goals. This obstacle may be anything from a person to needing to find work.

Chinese Symbol and Pinyin Pronunciation 

Click on a tile to see its symbolism. 

The 36 Bambos represent Axis of the Earth
4 suites of 9 bamboos. 

36 Points or Circles represent the Wheel of Heaven
4 suites of 9 points. 

The 36 Characters represent the changes of the life of Man
4 suites of 9 caracters.

16 Simple Honors,
4 times 4 Directions or Winds. 

12 Superior Honors,
4 times 3 Dragons. 

8 Supreme Honors,
4 Flowers, 

4 Seasons.