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Chinese Lucky Numbers
As a rule in day-to-day life in China, it is customary to regard even numbers as being more auspicious than odd numbers. Since the traditionally gifts are given as a part of the celebration for all occasions, guests often give even-numbered presents.
As the number Two “Er”, usually suggests germination and harmony, at wedding celebrations, decorations are invariably set in pairs: a pair of red candles, a pair of pillows, and couplets hung on two sides of the hall. Six, pronounced as “Liu” (smooth), conveys indirectly its homophony’s meaning – Do everything smoothly. Also, many business men favor number Eight “Ba” very much in China, because “Ba” in Chinese has a similar sound to “Fa”, which means to make a fortune. However, Four is the exception to the even number rule as it sounds like “Si” (death). So when people choose car license tags, phone numbers, and room numbers, they try to avoid it.
For odd numbers, Three sounds like “San” (separate), and Seven implies anger or abandon. However, Nine “Jiu” often means longevity and eternity. Based on these notions, it is the fashion for young lovers to send one, two or nine roses. One rose represents that “you are my only love”; two, “only we two in the world”; and nine, “everlasting love”.
The Chinese zodiac is also related to lucky numbers, as well as “fengshui”, a set of principle to the layout of furniture and the structure of the house.
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