Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 9:24 am Post subject: Numbers in Asian Cultures
a) One in the Chinese tradition signifies heaven, beginnings, and birth.
b) Four signifies death to the Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, & Koreans.
Don’t give gifts in groups of four. House numbers that contain fours or
groups of fours may be rejected by many Asians. A group of numbers
that adds up to four might be considered unlucky.
c) Five is a lucky number according to the Chinese & the Japanese. It is
associated with the five elements of nature. However, in some dialects
the word for “five” sounds like the word for “not,” so some Chinese might
not like it if a five is placed next to a lucky number. For instance, eight is
a lucky number signifying prosperity. But 58 – 5 + 8 – could equate to
“not prospering.”
d) Eight is a very lucky number. Consider giving gifts
in groups of eight. You might also consider using eights in
counteroffers to Chinese clients.
e) Nine is a very popular number with the Chinese,
who associate it with longevity and dragons.However, for
the Japanese, nines signify misery and suffering.
f) Ten in Chinese sounds like the word for “sure” or
“guaranteed.” When 10 is combined with another number,
it suggests a guarantee of that number’s meaning.
Fourteen – 10 + 4 – means “guaranteed death.”
f) Ten in Chinese sounds like the word for “sure” or
“guaranteed.” When 10 is combined with another number,
it suggests a guarantee of that number’s meaning.
Fourteen – 10 + 4 – means “guaranteed death.”
The office building where I used to work didn't have 4th, 13th and 14th floor, the numbers in the lift (elevator) jump from 3 to 5 and 12 to 15, very fengshui like ... until I started my exercise regime of climbing the stairs, it was very confusing
I'll ask some thais if there are any specialo thai numbers--or do they follow the chinese superstitions/?? _________________ Asia Expats Forum Expat Friends Dating
e) Nine is a very popular number with the Chinese,
who associate it with longevity and dragons.However, for
the Japanese, nines signify misery and suffering.
Chinese Schadenfreude. I love it! _________________ Wer tanzen will, muss die Musik bezahlen
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therefore many people like that number