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In Chinese, the pronunciation for the number 4 and the word "death" are very close together and sound almost the same. In China, many buildings will avoid labeling a 4th floor, skipping instead to the number 5. (The same as some other countries skip the number 13 and replace it with 14)
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Why do Chinese people hate number 4?
In China, the pronouncing of the word for the number four, is very similar to the Chinese word for death.
What is so special about the number 4 in Chinese culture?
The number 4 in Chinese is 四, which is pronounced as "Si". This word is rather similar to the word 死, which means death. This is why the number four is considered as a bad omen, or a unlucky number. Some buildings doesn't have the fourth floors, or any floors with the number 4 in it.
What number is unlucky for Chinese?
The number 4
What is the number 4 in Chinese?
四
What is the number 4 written in chinese?
4, 四 or 肆
Which is the unlucky number in Chinese culture?
4
What is number 4 in Chinese?
四/Sì
What does the number 4 mean to the Chinese?
Four in Chinese: 四pinyin pronounciation: sìAmerican pronounciation: ssss (or for some people, ssuh)How to write it:丨冂囗四
Why are Chinese not allowed to talk of the number 4 on the Chinese New Year?
Saying the number 4 is okay on Chinese New Year, but it is considered unlucky by some Cantonese speakers since 4 is called å›› in Chinese and that sounds like æ­», which means death. It's fine with other Chinese who don't speak Cantonese.
Is 4 a bad number?
yes it is.
Why is number 4 a good thing?
Number 4 is considered unlucky in Chinese because it is homophonous (sounds like) "death" in Chinese. In general numerology, a person with 4 on their charts is considered to be hard-working, salt of the earth, and dependable.
Why is 4 unlucky in Chinese culture?
In Chinese culture there are many things that are considered unlucky. The number 4 is considered unlucky because it sounds very similar to the word 'death'. Because of this the number 4 is usually skipped on lines.
