The number five in Chinese characters.
Wu represents the five elements and five blessings. It is neither lucky nor unlucky — perfectly balanced.
Character Suit
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
Character 5 has a distinctive cross-like shape. Easy to recognize with practice.
Explore all tiles in the Mahjong Tile Guide to learn matching strategies for every suit.