四/Sì
The number 4
In China, the pronouncing of the word for the number four, is very similar to the Chinese word for death.
四 (si4) The Chinese do not like to use the number 4 because we perceive it as unlucky (just like how American's view the number 13). The reason is that it is pronounced very similar to 死 (si3) which is death.
In China it's an unlucky number, cause the sound of 4 resembles the sound of death. You will not find Chinese phone numbers containing the digit 4.
The base of the Chinese number system is ten.
The number 4
四
4, 四 or 肆
4
In China, the pronouncing of the word for the number four, is very similar to the Chinese word for death.
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.
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.
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.
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.
四 (si4) The Chinese do not like to use the number 4 because we perceive it as unlucky (just like how American's view the number 13). The reason is that it is pronounced very similar to 死 (si3) which is death.
In Chinese and Japanese the pronunciation of the number four is very similar if not identical to the word for "death" (死) and thus is not a very popular to be associated with as it may invite death to the door of the person and their families.
In China it's an unlucky number, cause the sound of 4 resembles the sound of death. You will not find Chinese phone numbers containing the digit 4.