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東南西北 · The four winds are the four directions
The wind tiles are the compass, in the order players are seated.
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風fēngwind
四風 · THE FOUR WINDS
Seated order is 东南西北 — east, south, west, north.
| Character | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 東 | dōng | east wind |
| 南 | nán | south wind |
| 西 | xī | west wind |
| 北 | běi | north wind |
What this card is
A one-page Chinese lesson from the 麻将 Mahjong set, filed under 将 · Mahjong. The wind tiles are the compass, in the order players are seated.
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Where it fits
The source: 風 in the dictionary.
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