Combinations
- 28, 38: Like eight means prosperity, twenty eight makes up the equation, to ‘double the prosperity’, 38 which is one of the most successful, often called the 'triple prosperity'.
- 167, 169, 1679: There are seven in Hong Kong (Seven) and nine (nine) and have a similar pronunciation to and, respectively, two of the "five most offensive words" in Cantonese are male. Six in Cantonese also has a similar pronunciation to an impolite word, which is used, to count the number of cylindrical objects. therefore, 167, 169, 1679 and other creative combinations (such as the infamous on-9-9 taboo) are dirty jokes in Hong Kong culture.
- 250: In Mandarin, 250 can mean "abnormal", if read in a certain way. Two hundred and five (èr bǎi wǔ), literally being the right way to read 250 in an informal conversation, commonly used, to offend someone, whom the speaker considers extremely stupid. Alternative ways, such as 兩百 五 (lǐang bǎi wǔ) и two hundred and fifty (èr bǎi wǔ shí) don't matter. There are several different versions of the origin of use 250 as an insult, and it's unclear, which is correct.
- 5354: «Non Birth or Death» (m saang m sei in Cantonese) looks like "not alive, not dead". It often refers to something, what's half dead or near death. Also in Cantonese it means inappropriate look.
- 1314: "一生一世" It's like "one life, one whole life "in both Mandarin and Cantonese, and is often used romantically, akin 'for better, for the worst, for the richer, for the poorer, in illness and in health, until death makes us a part "in English.
- 768: «Seven Six Eight» (jyutping: cat luk baat), rhymes with the phrase "一路 發" (jyutping: jat lou faat) in the Cantonese dialect, which means "state completely". Alternatively, 168 "一 六八" is sometimes used for the same term in Mandarin.
- 7456: In Mandarin, 7456 (qī sì wǔ liù) sounds slightly like "氣死 我 了" (qì-sǐ wǒ – the, "Make me angry", "To urinate me away"), and is sometimes used in internet slang.
- 9413: «Nine Deadly Life» (gau sei yat saang in Cantonese dialect) - nine die to one alive, meaning a 90% chance of, to be dead and only a 10% chance of being, to be alive, or survivors of such situations (deliverance only by fluke).
- 521/5211314: In Mandarin it is declared wu er yi, it seems like wo ai ni. What does, that I love you. 1314: also sounds like forever Cantonese. sung yut yut sei., which means one life one death in literal terms. therefore 5 211 314 means i love you forever.
- 748: "七 四八" In Mandarin, this number is pronounced "qī sì bā". If these numbers are announced in certain tones, it has a meaning, which roughly translates to: "Why don't you go, die?"" 去死 吧 "This combination is more commonly used as an insult to others., or rather an indirect threat of death. Young people can jokingly tease each other, говоря «Go to death!». Depending on the mood of the place and the way of saying this sentence, this can confer values ranging from joke to insult or provocation.. On the other hand, any 3 numbers digits, which end 48, are like "rich for X live times" (Shifa) (eg, 748 richly during 7 live times "), thus generally considered to be successful, from 448 and 548 exception, since they – also homophones "死 先 發" (Rich in death) и «Hmm shampoo» (no need / not, going to be rich).
- Any number of repetitions 5 from: «» (wǔ) sounds like onomatopoeia for shouting and is sometimes used in internet slang.
Sights of China - where you can meet 8
The Chinese believe in the magic of numbers, but, Fortunately, temples are not built for them. Although, if you remember the nine, then the Forbidden City itself in Beijing can be considered the temple of this figure, there the nine is found everywhere - from rivets on the gate to the number of animal figures on the roof. Similarly, in the Temple of Heaven, the nine is present everywhere..
A famous building can be found in China, dedicated to digital 8. It is located in Shanghai Pudong District. This is Jin Mao skyscraper (golden prosperity tower). It has an octagonal base, the basis of the structure - eight pillars, in a buiding 88 floors and so on.
Another interesting mention of the figure eight is in the Summer Palace in Beijing.. Here is the famous bridge with 17 arches. Number 17 Is the amount 8 and 9. This is exactly what the architects intended - to combine in one place the two most successful numbers in Chinese numerology..
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.
Numeral 6 in Chinese history
Six is very important for the history of the country. An entire era in Chinese history is called the Six Dynasties.. It was not the most pleasant time, when China was split into many kingdoms, who fought each other.
But more often the six is associated with the era of the Warring States.. This was before the unification of the country, when the seven states of China were constantly at war with each other. This moment is described in the book "Shi Ji" in the chapter "Chronology of the Six Kingdoms". You ask now: “Why six, because there were seven kingdoms?”.
Now we perceive the era of the Warring States as a confrontation between seven states, and contemporaries thought differently. They did not even like to remember the kingdom of Qin and did not consider it a worthy contender for leadership. The Qin kingdom had barbaric roots, and it was relatively weak. therefore, ancient historians talk about six kingdoms.
But fate decreed otherwise, and it was the kingdom of Qin that all the others conquered. Its ruler Qin Shi Huang became the first emperor of all China, he is still on the list of the most famous Chinese. He built the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Army. It was the cultural distance from other kingdoms that allowed Qin to develop its ideology, distinct from Confucianism. And this ideology has already given them advantages on the battlefield..
The first unification of the country is a very important moment in the history of China, and the six played an important role in this event.
Have a nice trip to China, and read about the numbers in this country in the blog (links below).
Lucky number in China
The most favorable number in Chinese numerology is the eight, it is a symbol of the highest harmony and prosperity. This figure is indicated by the same hieroglyph, like the verb "get rich". And since in its form the number also resembles an infinity sign, it also personifies the incessant flow of wealth. It is no coincidence that the grand opening of the Beijing Olympics took place on August 8 2008 exactly in 8 hours 8 minutes 8 seconds, and China dialing code is a number 86.
The cult of numbers 8 permeates all Chinese philosophy and religion. for example, in mythology there is a concept of eight divine winds. Traces of the veneration of the figure eight can be found in traditional Chinese architecture, painting and even versification. In Buddhism 8 is also an important sacred number. Despite, that at present the activity of Buddhist communities on the territory of the PRC is strictly prohibited, this religion has greatly influenced the culture and mentality of the Chinese. According to Buddhist beliefs, to attain Nirvana, the believer must follow the Noble Eightfold Path, abandoned all their worldly desires. Dharma wheel, symbolizing the liberation from the next reincarnations in Sansara, also often depicted with eight spokes.
So that the good never runs out, there should be as many eights as possible, or they must be combined with other lucky numbers. Three eights is a tripling of wealth and all kinds of benefits. The number is also held in the same respect. 168, the hieroglyphs that form it can be read as "the path of prosperity".
Numerology in China has become the mainstay of marketing. In order to attract customers, many companies and stores try to use the number 8 in their phone numbers or names.
Knowing about the attitude of the Chinese to numerical symbols, you can easily endear the locals to you. To do this, during communication, pay attention to the numbers and try to highlight the most successful of them.
Traditional numerology
In classical Chinese numerology, the number 6 has a philosophical or even mystical meaning. She is associated with space, space and time. We divide three-dimensional space into six directions. (top, through, right, left, forward, back). We divide the day into four time periods (morning, day, evening, night) six hours each.
Hence the basic idea of the number 6 Is harmony and balance. Six is associated with the Great Sky, although in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing the six is almost never found. This is her peculiarity - classical culture loves her, but in architecture he still prefers numbers 8 and 9.
However, all this does not apply to the everyday life of ordinary Chinese.
The meaning of numbers in China
Eastern philosophical teachings endow the essence of the universe with a dual meaning. The two origins of Yin and Yang are simultaneously opposed and merged in harmony with each other. The same contradictory character is carried by the meaning of some figures in China.. for example, numeral 2 considered a symbol of love, harmony and marriage. Along with favorable qualities, it is personified with the beginning of contradictions and conflicts and denotes uncertainty and indecision. therefore 2 Chinese do not belong to the category of lucky numbers, but at the same time do not put her on a par with the unlucky.
The meaning of numbers in Chinese teachings is determined according to their energy. There are such numbers in China, who are definitely considered happy, and some, on the contrary, only bring misfortune.
Lucky numbers in China
The essence of the energy of numbers is determined, primarily, their sound in Chinese and depends on the hieroglyphs, used in writing.
"8" is considered the most lucky number for chinese. The pronunciation of this number has the same tone and similarity to words.: well-being, prosperity, Good luck.
This number means abundance, since its designation in writing is close to the spelling of the hieroglyph of the word multiplication. Also, 8 like an inverted infinity sign. Putting all these facts together, Chinese came to the conclusion, that the owners of the number 8 in date of birth, phone number, home or car, will always be happy and rich.
Many Chinese companies are looking for phone numbers from 8 or use it in your titles. In this way, superstitious business owners attract wealth and money.
The positive energy is also carried by "6". According to the Chinese, this number can bring good luck and help all honest and hardworking people to overcome difficulties. Many inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom carry a lucky charm in their pockets, consisting of 6 coins, connected by scarlet ribbon.
A long happy life and peace of mind means "9". In ancient China, this number was a symbol of the emperor and his unlimited power.. Numeral 9, in different variations, always present in the imperial palaces, the number is also found in ancient Chinese names - Wall of Nine Dragons.
Unlucky numbers
The Chinese are wary of all odd numbers, although they do not count them, carrying negative energy. The people of the Celestial Empire attribute all numbers to unlucky numbers., containing the number 4. If this number is present in the apartment or house number, then the owners should not expect prosperity and stable financial situation
If this number is present in the apartment or house number, then the owners should not expect prosperity and stable financial situation
The people of the Celestial Empire attribute all numbers to unlucky numbers., containing the number 4. If this number is present in the apartment or house number, then the owners should not expect prosperity and stable financial situation.
Among 14 Chinese dislike, similar to the Russian perception of number 13.
And here 44 Chinese take it quite favorably. Although it consists of two fours, but adds up to the luckiest number 8. Positive attitude among the inhabitants of the Celestial Empire towards the number 48, since it consists of the sum of six eights.
What number is not in China
The Chinese take the meaning of numbers quite seriously.. The most unlucky number for the Chinese is "4". A, all because, that her pronunciation is consonant with the word death.
Panic fear for this number of the population of the Middle Kingdom led to the seizure 4 from the total number of figures. This fact was formalized in an official document, adopted by the Government of the PRC.
In Chinese high-rise buildings, hotels, business centers and large shopping malls do not exist 4 floors, there are no rooms (apartments) under No. 4. Instead of a four, the English letter F or number is used 3 «a»
Can't come across a number 4 and in the digital row of the license plate. Car owners are so afraid of being in a fatal accident, that they refused to take numbers, where the four were present. The celestial government made concessions to the population, and banned the use of a digit in license plates.
This fear of number contributed to the emergence of the term - teraphobia. (fear of the number "4").
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The meaning of numbers in Chinese numerology
Simplified decoding of numbers, used by the Chinese, similar to European interpretations. But they have their own minor differences.
Unit (One)
Element - wood, beginning - masculine. Symbolizes creation, divine grace and doing something. Indicates powerful life energy, which energizes a person.
If an individual has one - the number of fate or life, then it is filled with very strong energy. But if you don't use it in time, the person can become very aggressive and over-stressed.
Couple (two)
Element - wood, beginning - female. Symbolizes battle, strife and opposites. May in some situations indicate an alliance, duality.
The figure is charged with the energy of the planet of the moon. If the number of the individual's fate is two, then he is indecisive, often finds himself in difficult situations.
Threesome (three)
Element - fire, beginning - masculine. The number indicates the trinity of the luminaries (stars, The sun, Moon). Three in the number of destiny indicates creativity, a person's ability to practice the occult.
Sometimes it's hard to predict, who will such a person become: destroyer or creator. It all depends on, what other numbers affect the fate of a person.
Four (four)
Element - fire, beginning - female. Indicates four forces (sky, Earth, Moon, The sun). Always associated with development, growth (career). If in the day, month, year of birth there is a four - the person will be very famous, public.
The figure is stable, provides balance. If appears as a destiny number, indicates that, that a person will be able to reach heights in the chosen industry.
Five (Fives)
Element - earth, beginning - masculine. This number is unique for Chinese numerology., as symbolizes the alliance 5 elements, 5 elements, 5 human feelings.
The presence of a number in the date of birth indicates, that the person will be very happy. Creativity can symbolize the number., aspiration, excellence and search.
Six (six)
Element - water, beginning - female. Indicates calmness, stability and pacification. Man, in whose date of birth there is a six, - responsible, reliable and decisive. Sometimes the number, appearing in your life, may indicate change.
Seven (Seven)
Element - fire, beginning - masculine. In China, it is considered an unlucky and even fatal number, may indicate lack of balance, wasted labor and breakdown.
If seven is a birth number, then this suggests, that it will be very difficult for a person to get it.
Eight (Eight)
Element - metal, beginning - female. The Chinese treat the eight with special respect, consider it the ideal number, symbolizing physical or spiritual death.
Man, in whose date of birth there is an eight, can be both a creator, and destroyer. People believe, that number helps to store energy, makes people more reasonable and rational.
Nine (nine)
Element - water, beginning - masculine. Identified with the total, finale, the highest stage of development.
However, if the intended number is present in the date, month, the person's year of birth - this indicates, that he can be a spiritual guide or a healer. The number allows you to control your emotions and fears..
Ten (ten)
Element - water, beginning - female or male. This figure is truly unique., since it is often considered as two fives, while one endows one with the light energy of the Sun, and the other - by the mysterious energy of the moon.
Eleven (eleven)
The number is rarely used, the Chinese symbolize with life, which comes after death. Therefore, it is often associated with a point, after which something new begins, another life, other perspectives open.
Twelve (twelve)
Symbolizes order and harmony, isolation, salvation from something. Can speak of completeness, development, inner growth of a person.
Thirteen (thirteen)
In modern Chinese numerology, it is used extremely rarely. Can be interpreted in different ways. Most often, such a figure indicates the completion of some processes in human life..
