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中国人喜欢什么数字? - What Numbers Do Chinese People Like? [HSK 4]

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Liu Na explains to Yuko the lucky and unlucky meanings of numbers in China and talks about customs related to store openings.

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《English Translation》

刘娜: In China, 8 is a lucky number, and 4 is unlucky.
优子: Why?
刘娜: Because the pronunciation of '8' sounds like 'fa', meaning to get rich; '4' sounds like 'death', which is considered unlucky.
优子: I see! So does having 8 in a phone number or license plate make it more expensive?
刘娜: Yes, especially numbers with '888'—they are very popular.
优子: Are there any customs when opening a store or company?
刘娜: People like to choose lucky days and display flower baskets with 'Grand Opening' messages, or set off firecrackers to celebrate.
优子: Sounds lively! Next time a friend opens a store, I’ll give them a 'Grand Opening' gift!

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Liu Na explains to Yuko the lucky and unlucky meanings of numbers in China and talks about customs related to store openings.

Download the app here:

Available in 8 languages on the app:

Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học tiếng Trung | Belajar bahasa Mandarin | Aprender chino | تعلم اللغة الصينية

《English Translation》

刘娜: In China, 8 is a lucky number, and 4 is unlucky.
优子: Why?
刘娜: Because the pronunciation of '8' sounds like 'fa', meaning to get rich; '4' sounds like 'death', which is considered unlucky.
优子: I see! So does having 8 in a phone number or license plate make it more expensive?
刘娜: Yes, especially numbers with '888'—they are very popular.
优子: Are there any customs when opening a store or company?
刘娜: People like to choose lucky days and display flower baskets with 'Grand Opening' messages, or set off firecrackers to celebrate.
优子: Sounds lively! Next time a friend opens a store, I’ll give them a 'Grand Opening' gift!

  continue reading

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