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China Lucky Number: In Chinese culture, some numbers are not just part of mathematics. They are considered a symbol of life, prosperity, success and luck. This is the reason why people in China and many countries of Asia spend crores of rupees to get a particular number. This number is ‘8’.
Yes, the number ‘8’ is considered so auspicious in China that people are ready at any cost to include it in mobile numbers, car number plates, bank accounts, property floors, and even wedding dates.
Why is number 8 so lucky?
In Mandarin Chinese, 8 is called ‘Ba’, which is almost similar to ‘Fortune’ or ‘Prosperity’ (Fa). This phonetic luck makes it the most powerful lucky number in China. According to Chinese beliefs, the arrival of 8 opens the way to wealth, opportunity and success, and reduces obstacles in life.
Why are people ready to pay lakhs and crores to buy ‘8’?
1. Craze of ‘8’ in mobile numbers – price up to crores
In China, numbers like 8888… hold premium value. Many telecom companies auction them as VIP numbers. In some reports, 8 mobile numbers have been sold for Rs 2-5 crores.
2. ‘8’ in car number plate as a symbol of status and luck
People bid long bids to get car number ‘8888’ or ‘1688’. In Hong Kong, a plate with ‘8’ was sold for more than ₹20 crore.
3. Demand for 8 in the floor number of the property
The price of 8th floor is kept higher than the normal floor. The house with ’88’ is ultra lucky.
4. Wedding, business launch, contract – all on 8th
Beijing Olympics was inaugurated on 08-08-2008, the time was 8:08:08 pm. This number is included in both public and private schemes of China as a sign of luck.
Significance of 8 in Chinese Numerology
The sound of ‘Ba’ (8) sounds like ‘Fa’ (prosperity/wealth). Symbol of infinity (∞) and endless success. The recurrence of ‘Financial Growth Number’ 8 among traders and a symbol of height, expansion, continuous growth.
Which numbers are considered lucky and unlucky in China?
- 8- Wealth, prosperity
- 6- Smooth progress
- 9- Long life, long relationship
Unlucky Numbers
4 (c) The sound sounds like ‘die’. That’s why the 4th floor is often skipped in China.
Why is the craze for ‘8’ increasing in India?
The influence of Chinese culture has increased on Indian music, OTT, business and startups. People have now started adopting Chinese ‘Numerology Luck’ in VIP mobile number, car number and store opening date.
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