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中国人喜欢什么数字? - What Numbers Do Chinese People Like? [HSK 4]
Manage episode 484613039 series 3596046
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!
36 episodes
Manage episode 484613039 series 3596046
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:
- Chinese Short Dialogue | Website
- Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store
- Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play
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!
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