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Why is the number 8 considered lucky?
Chinese
八 · 发
Pinyin
Explanation
The number 8 (八) sounds similar to 发 (prosperity or wealth). That's why phone numbers, license plates, and apartment numbers with lots of 8s can sell for huge amounts.
At a glance
- Category
- Culture
- Chinese
- 八 · 发
- Pinyin
- bā · fā
- Tags
- numbers, luck, wealth
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