Numbers play a major part in daily life in Chinese tradition, influencing everything from car registration panels to marriage times. Five numerological strategies are used by Chinese people to increase good fortune:
Buildings
According to a statement from the SCMP, the number 4 is related to misery because of how it pronounces the word “death” in Mandarin and Cantonese. In consequence, property developers in cities like Hong Kong and mainland China frequently omit the third floor and any fourth-floor flooring from their structures. The real fourth floor is now known as the fifth floor because these floors are usually replaced by the following number. Also, the 13th surface is also sometimes skipped due to 1 plus 3 equating to 4, which is considered unlucky. Likewise, floors with the amount 8, sounding like “fortune”, and 9, sounding like “longevity”, are greatly sought after for their sacred meanings.
Auto registration plates
The meaning of ominous figures extends to vehicle registration panels. Combinations like 888 ( triple fortune ) and 999 ( triple longevity ) are coveted for their indications of prosperity and eternal blessings. In 2016, the number disk” 28″ sold for HK$ 18.1 million at bid, reflecting the word “easy to live”. Similarly,” 18″ ( “definitely will get rich” ) and” 9″ ( “longevity” ) fetched HK$ 16.5 million and HK$ 13 million, respectively, in previous auctions, the SCMP report said.
Phone statistics
Additionally, highly valued are positive numeric mixtures in phone numbers. Combinations such as 118 ( “fortune every day” ), 168 ( “good fortune all the way” ), and 666 ( “everything will go smoothly” ) are considered lucky. For example, 98016888 can be interpreted as “from the year 1998 onward, there will be great wealth again and again”.
Dining
When dining, the Chinese avoid serving seven food at a table, especially during activities, as 7 is associated with damage and ends. In Mandarin, 7 looks like” to go”, and it is linked to burial, where seven programs are usually prepared. To avoid imitating funeral rites, an even amount of food is recommended, as fine things are believed to come in pairs.
Major activities
Important occasions like weddings and established openings are held on favorable dates to increase luck. For marriages, the choice of a day involves considering the child’s and their families ‘ birthdays, often requiring conversation with a feng shui learn. Dates with the amount 8 are typically preferred. For instance, the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008 began at 8 pm on August 8, chosen for its auspiciousness.
