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.
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.
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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Numeral 8 among ordinary Chinese
It is very prestigious to have an eight in a phone number or at home. To get a license plate even with one eight you need to pay extra. IN 2003 an unknown Chinese sold a local landline number to Sichuan Airlines, all-eights. The price was 2,33 million RMB.
Two eights is even better. The European spelling of the number '88' is very similar to the Chinese characters 'Shuan Xi'.
‘Shuan Xi’ are two characters, denoting 'happiness', which translates as ‘double happiness’ or ‘great happiness’. These hieroglyphs are very popular, they are written on any subject in order to increase sales. There is even a popular brand of Chinese cigarettes with this name..
IN 2008 the Beijing Olympics began 8 August in 8 o'clock in the evening 8 minute and 8 seconds. And it worked! The Olympic Games are rarely profitable for the host country, and the Chinese were able to earn about 150 million dollars.
Lucky numbers and their combinations
To summarize the above:
- there is nothing more favorable than "eight" and "nine";
- bring luck "one", "Six", "Seven";
- "Couple", sitting in front of a good number, promises good luck in business.
Using symbolic meanings of numbers, easy to find a favorable numbering for the car, choose apartment and phone number:
- any combination is favorable with "1", «6», «8»;
- win-win set, meaning constant growth of wealth, - "6" and "8";
- easy money promises "2" and "8";
- quickness and ease of receiving funds - "2", «8», «8»;
- the inevitability of getting rich profits - "7" and "8";
- hard work will receive a decent reward - "4" and "8";
- any options are successful for the numbers "7", «8», «9».
Number 4
The four is considered extremely unlucky in most East Asian countries.. China stands apart in the desire to avoid contact with her - the country, in which the word "death" and "four" are pronounced almost identical. Especially pious people sacredly honor the traditions of their ancestors, refusing to enter into the numbering of houses and floors not only 4, but also 14, 24 etc.
Besides, Chinese avoid mentioning the number 13. Considering, that the country has a huge number of skyscrapers, for an unprepared person, a simple trip to the hotel will be a serious test. However, the inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom themselves have long been accustomed to their own incomplete numbering..
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
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.
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 luckiest number for the 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").
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.
