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Lucky Numbers in China  In China, lucky numbers are very important for special occasions and everyday life. Certain numbers are considered to be lucky or unlucky. Chinese people select numbers when choosing address, telephone number, wedding dates and other special events.
Number 8 is considered the luckiest number. It sounds like the Chinese word for prosperity and success (Fa). Number 2 is second lucky number and suggests harmony. Good things come in pairs. Numbers three, six, seven and nine (3,6,7,9) are also lucky numbers for Chinese. Number 4 is the most unlucky number. It sounds like chinese word death (Si).
 Every society has a different culture, but we all share the same sun and fascination with superstition. Traditionally, the important components of Chinese culture includes Lucky Numbers and Lucky Colors. Chinese Zodiac was represented by 12 animals: Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig, Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse and Sheep. The Chinese use the sign, the element, and even the time to calculate an astrological and numerical pattern. A number of games and pastimes are popular within Chinese culture. Counting in Chinese is so easy. From 1 to 10: yi - one, er - two, san - three, si - four, wu - five, liu - six, chi - seven, fa - eight, jiu - nine, shi - ten.
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