Basic numbers: Numbers

💬 Pronounced like 'yee'.

🇨🇳 In Chinese culture, the number one is often associated with new beginnings.

💬 Sounds like 'ar'.

🇨🇳 The number two is considered lucky in Chinese culture as it is thought to bring good things in pairs.

💬 Pronounced like 'san'.

🇨🇳 Three is a lucky number because it sounds similar to the character for 'life' or 'birth' [生].

💬 Pronounced like 'ssuh' (similar to 'sir').

🇨🇳 The number four is considered unlucky as it sounds like 'death' [死].

💬 Sounds like 'woo'.

🇨🇳 The number five is associated with the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water).

💬 Pronounced 'leo' (like 'leo' without the 'l').

🇨🇳 Six is considered lucky and is often associated with smoothness in business.

💬 Sounds like 'che'.

🇨🇳 Seven is considered a lucky number and has historical significance in Chinese culture, often associated with unity.

💬 Pronounced 'bah'.

🇨🇳 Eight is the luckiest number due to its similar sound to the word 'prosper' or 'wealth' [发].

💬 Pronounced 'jo'.

🇨🇳 Nine is seen as a strong and everlasting number because it sounds like the word for 'long-lasting' [久].