Five
In fortune telling, the five symbolizes development
At first glance, the Feng Shui number five has a not very pleasant phonetic sound.. It means the word "no" and "nothing". However, on the other hand, five symbolizes five substances: metal, Earth, water, Fire, wood. And it's also five planets from the galaxy.: Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter and Venus.
The meaning of the five is also the center. In fortune telling, the five symbolizes development, forward movement. Auspicious sign is two fives, which in total means 10 , and this is a symbol of happiness. Entrepreneurs, on the other hand, should avoid combining a five with a six., because - this means no profit.
Happy colors
In ancient China, only the imperial family could dress in yellow.
Color is equally important in Chinese culture, than numbers. The most important and the happiest 3 colors, which are preferred by the inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom, Is red, yellow and green.
Red in China
Red, no doubt, - the most popular color in China, it symbolizes fire. This is the national color, personifying happiness, beauty, vitality, success and luck. Not surprising, that red is the main color of the national flag of the PRC.
The color red in China is often seen in everyday life.. Red lanterns decorate offices and residential buildings during Chinese New Year and other holidays.. Traditionally for a wedding, anniversaries and other special occasions, it is customary to wear something red. Find out more about the most popular New Year decorations in China.
Yellow
Yellow in China is a symbol of imperial greatness and supreme power. First Emperor of China, Huang Di., known precisely as the Yellow Emperor. Celestial Empire was often called the Yellow Land, and the main river of the country, Huanghe, so it is translated from Chinese: Yellow River. Every year tourists from all over the world come to admire the landscapes of the Yellow Mountains (Huangshan).
During the reign of the Song dynasty (960-1279 yy) during the construction of the imperial palaces, the roofs began to be covered with yellow tiles. Climbing Jingshan Hill in Beijing, Get stunning views of the Forbidden City, covered with a sea of yellow tiled roofs.
Emperors during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 yy) and Qing dynasty (1644-1912 yy) dressed in yellow clothes - the official colors of the Chinese dragon. They moved in carts of the Yellow Palace along the Yellow Paths. The color of the official flag in those days was also yellow.. State seals were kept, wrapped in yellow fabric.
Green in China
Green is the color of wealth, fertility, revival, hopes, harmony and growth. For this reason, banks and other institutions, as well as restaurants try to use green in the logo and interior. It also symbolizes purity and cleanliness.. You can often see a green color on the packaging of milk and products.: so the buyer has a feeling, that this product is made from fresh ingredients.
Ordinary Chinese
Ordinary people in China love the six, but for other reasons.
In Chinese, six is pronounced "liu" in the fourth tone. The word "flow" in Chinese is pronounced "liu", but already in the second tone. Hence the association of the six with the concept of "smooth" in the sense of "as it should", "Good" or "like clockwork".
There is a common expression in China: "Lily to shine". It translates as "two big sixes together", which means "everything is going as it should".
The Chinese are very fond of the six in phone numbers and houses, but especially in car numbers. For example, license plate for “AC6688” was sold for 80 000 RMB (11 700 dollars).
The Chinese government has long made beliefs about numbers a good source of budget replenishment. Beautiful numbers are sold here at special government auctions. It was at such an auction in Guangzhou that this number was sold. The buyer - a businessman named Dinh said the following: "I think, that it's cheap ".
Number 666 does not cause any fear among the Chinese, but is considered very good and happy. Even in Hong Kong, which was formerly a British colony, they look at three sixes with delight, having long forgotten about the European dislike for this number.
Chinese numerology
The science of numbers and their meanings has existed since time immemorial. The essence of Chinese numerology is astrology, oriental philosophy, mathematics. The science of numbers and their role in the life of every person is based on several rules:
- in Chinese numerology used 13 digits;
- masculine energy is inherent in odd numbers, and all even have feminine energy;
- each number is associated with one of the four elements;
- certain numbers are endowed with magical powers, having a beneficial effect on humans (lucky numbers) or vice versa bringing trouble and death (number 4).
Based on these rules, numerologists make certain calculations, revealing the number of human destiny. The resulting digital value has "living energy", guiding a person along the line of life. Fortune-telling with the help of numerology cannot change fate, but are able to assist in choosing the right path.
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Chinese numbers with hieroglyphs
Like the letters, in Chinese writing, numbers are indicated by hieroglyphs. For residents of European and American countries, this is an unusual system of symbols. Besides, what to remember, how they are spelled and pronounced correctly, take account, that in Chinese they do not lend themselves to case declension, numbers, childbirth.
You need to remember and then, that there are two types of numerals in China. Normal view (the form) used in the everyday life of the Chinese. Formal notation applies in official institutions: eg, in stores (checks). Numbers in formal notation are a more complicated version of symbols.
Eight
Number (Eight, pinyin : ba ; Cantonese Yale : baat ) sounds like "發" ( pinyin : four ; Cantonese Yale : faat ; letters . : "prosper"). There is also a visual similarity between 88 и 囍 ( pinyin : shuāng x ; Cantonese Yale : willung reveal ; letters . : "Double joy"), popular decorative pattern, consisting of two stylized characters 喜 ( pinyin : xǐ ; Cantonese Yale : peek ; letters . : 'joy').
Number 8 is considered such a favorable number, that even if you assign it a number with several eights, this is considered very lucky.
- IN 2014 year, the Australian Home Office renamed its previous (temporary) business skills visas, subclasses 160-165, into subclasses 188 and 888, both of which include eights.
- IN 2003 year telephone number "+86 28 8888 8888Was sold by Sichuan Airlines for CN ¥ 2,33 million (near $ 280000 US dollars).
- Summer Olympic Games Opening Ceremony 2008 years in Beijing began 8 August 2008 years in 8 minute and 8 seconds after 20:00 by local time ( UTC + 08 ).
- China , Taiwan , Hong Kong , Macau , Malaysia , Philippines and Singapore use UTC time zone + 08: 00 .
- At Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia, everyone has 88 floors.
- Minivans, which GM produces for the Chinese market, called Buick GL8 , but minivans, sold in other countries, this name was not.
- Air Canada route from Shanghai to Toronto Flight AC88.
- KLM route from Hong Kong to Amsterdam Flight KL888.
- Etihad Airways route from Abu – Dhabi to Beijing , then further Nagoya is Flight EY888.
- United Airlines route from Beijing to San – Francisco Flight UA888, route from Beijing to Newark Flight UA88, as well as the route from Chengdu to San – Francisco Flight UA8.
- Airline route Air Astana » from Beijing to Almaty – flight KC888.
- British Airways route from Chengdu to London Flight BA88.
- One of the Cathay Pacific flight numbers from Hong Kong to Vancouver and New York – CX888.
- Singapore Airlines reserves flight numbers, starting with a number 8, for flights to mainland China, Hong Kong (except SQ1 / 2 to and from San Francisco via Hong Kong) and Taiwan (i.e. a typical flight between Singapore and Hong Kong would be SQ856 / 861. ).
- SriLankan Airlines reserves flight numbers, starting with a number 8, for flights to mainland China and Hong Kong.
- US Treasury was sold 70000 dollar bills with serial numbers , which contain 4 eights.
- Boeing delivered 8 888-th Boeing 737, which rolled off the assembly line of Xiamen Airlines . Самолет Next-Generation 737-800 has a special color, emphasizing the importance of the aircraft.
- Breeder of rare dragon fish in Singapore ( asian arowanas , which are "lucky fish" and are a rare species, must have a microchip ), be sure to use numbers with a lot of eights in their microchip labels and, seem to be, Reserve certain numbers, especially rich in eights and sixes (eg, 702088880006688) for especially valuable items.
- As part of the opening ceremony, the Commerce Bank branch in New York's Chinatown raffled off safe # 888.
- "Favorable" numbering system was adopted by the developers 39 Conduit Road Hong Kong, where "88" stood on the top floor – Chinese for dual state. In Hong Kong already adopted, what ~ 4 floor does not exist; The Department of Construction does not have any numbering requirements, Besides, that it should be "done in a logical order". Total 43 intermediate floor numbers omitted from 39 Conduit Road: missed 14, 24, 34, 54, 64, all floors between 40 and 49; floor number after 68 – 88.
- Similar to common Western practice of using "9" for prices, can often be seen, that the number "8" is used instead to achieve the same psychological effect . So, eg, prices are often found on the menu, such as 58, 88 dollars.
Number two: luck in love
Two is a number, symbolizing the unification of yin and yang energies. When these two opposite energies are balanced, understanding is achieved. In this way, the second number means union, which creates harmony. In accordance with this philosophy, the Chinese decorate the wedding with such paired items., like candles, pillows, rings, gifts and other attributes. According to legend, this custom brings good luck.
In feng shui practice, placing paired objects or paintings attracts luck, which number two can bring you. To ensure happiness in marriage, couples are advised to place two tangerines in the master bedroom. For couple, striving to have children, number two plays an important role in feng shui applications.
A couple of pictures of pomegranates, which are considered lucky fruits, bring good luck to family people, trying to conceive.
Another successful object for a married couple is the dragon.. It is recommended to install statues or hang two dragon paintings at the head of the bed, to activate prolongation.
What are Chinese Lucky Numbers?
Many of us around the world have heard and believed in lucky numbers. Numbers, which mean prosperity, good luck and favorable circumstances in our life. it, certainly, a famous tradition in Chinese culture, look at numbers and decide, whether they are favorable or unfavorable (what does happy or unlucky mean). Chinese Lucky Numbers are being decided, based on the sound of the word and no matter, Does he rhyme with a positive word in the Chinese dictionary.
In one culture, certain numbers may be considered lucky., in others - vice versa, unhappy. According to Chinese belief, each number has its own individual meaning, influence and power.
Чётные числа считаются в Китае более счастливыми, than odd, since even numbers are associated with the energy of the living, and the odd ones - the energy of the dead. Exception - four («4»): even though it is an even number, but it, like in Japan (cm. above), consonant with the hieroglyph "death". A typical Chinese would hardly want to become the owner of apartment number 4, phone number, ending in 4, or car, whose number contains a digit 4. The Chinese in every possible way avoid the four.
Number 14 also considered negative in terms of energy, and 13, since the sum of its digits is reduced to the number four: 1 + 3 = 4. In many business centers, Chinese-owned, who practice Taoism, in elevators, usually, no corresponding floors; most often they are replaced by the following numbers. In Hong Kong, it is a rule to skip all negative floor numbers altogether..
In China, unlike Japan, if they give a gift in the form of cash, then they usually try to give an even amount, because. an odd amount of money is associated with a donation for a funeral.
In Russia, eg, it is customary to bring an even number of flowers to funerals and commemorations (usually, carnation); and a living person is given a bouquet of an odd amount. An even number of flowers in Russia is, kind, wish the deceased an easy "life" in the afterlife.
The values of each of the numbers from 1 to 9 in China:
"1" - masculinity, a new beginning, loneliness.
"2" - symbolizes pairs, considered a lucky number. The Chinese even have an expression: "All good things are doubled". Two is an unambiguously positive number for the Chinese.
"3" - associated with birth. Overall a favorable figure.
"4" is the most unlucky, negative number for Chinese (the reason is discussed above).
"5" - symbolizes 5 elements: wood, Fire, land, metal and water, which are related to the "heavenly trunks" of the Chinese cyclic calendar. That is why the top five («5») - positive figure, though odd.
"6" - the Chinese associate with happiness and business, revered as a very lucky number.
"7" - associated with a sense of unity, but odd, and therefore is considered by the Chinese and as happy, and as an unlucky number; but the Japanese love the seven much more.
«8». Eight is the luckiest number for all Chinese people. Sounds, as "wealth" and "prosperity". Chinese people are often willing to pay huge sums of money for a phone number., car number or apartment number, in which there is a digit 8 (and 9). Besides, the shape of the figure eight resembles an infinity sign, and therefore, the Chinese associate the eight with a never ending flow of money, that go to a business or person, whichever, where this number is used.
Case in point: summer olympic games 2008 years in Beijing were declared open 08.08.08 in 08:08.08 (PM). Six eights! The Chinese believed, that it will bring good luck to their national team (that's what happened: China had the most gold medals and, Consequently, 1-e place in the unofficial team competition).
"9" - associated with immortality, longevity, happiness; also a very lucky number. The happiest combination is 98.
This knowledge can be quite applied., eg, when building and doing business with Chinese. It is worth trying to offer them a service with 8, but not 4 in accounts; in hotels to offer the Chinese rooms with an eight in the room. They will be very happy about it.!
- Chinese lucky number 1
- Chinese lucky number 2
- Chinese lucky number 3
- Chinese lucky number 6
- Chinese lucky number 7
- Chinese lucky number 8
- Chinese lucky number 9
Personal meaning of fate according to Feng Shui - Gua number
Chinese practice feng shui for, to help a person find their way, reach certain heights recommends paying attention to the number, reflecting personal energy orientation. According to the characteristics of this combination with correct direction correction indoors, you can quickly fix the failures that follow you
How to calculate the Gua number by Feng Shui
There are several formulas, therefore, for the correct calculation, you need to choose the specification you need by year of birth and gender:
- People, born before 2000 of the year:
- A man must find the sum of the last two digits of his year of birth. Upon receipt of a 2-digit response, find the sum of these numbers again. The last step will be to subtract the result from the number "10".
- A woman should do the same with the last digits of the year of birth., but to the final result you need to add another "5".
- If you were born in 2000 or later:
- A man thinks everything is exactly the same, only subtraction must be performed from "9";
- Girls need to add "6".
Important features when calculating
In the rule, how to determine the Gua number, there are certain exceptions in the calculation, which should not be forgotten.
- If you get a total of "0" (for example boy 2009 of the year), then Gua number will be "9";
- Number of Gua, there is no equal to "5"! When the calculation result matches this figure, then the woman is assigned "8", and a man - "2";
- Chinese New Year begins in early February, according to the lunar calendar. Therefore, people, born in January or early February, you must indicate the previous year.
- Finding out its meaning, you will be able to identify positive right directions, according to the eight cardinal points.
Two main groups
It is customary to highlight 2 groups of people based on the indication of the Gua number - western or eastern. The first includes "2", «8», "7" or "6". In this case, you own the western, northeastern, north- and southwest sectors. The Eastern group includes the results "9", «4», "3" and "1", with a favorable direction in the east, north, south and southeast.
Having learned your "Destiny Number", try to apply this knowledge in everyday life. Optimal directions can be used for the headboard, workplace, front door. Moreover, the more often these sectors are accessed, the more they accumulate strength, the more positively and favorably affect life, bringing harmony to her, good luck and happiness.
