{"id":34404,"date":"2025-12-21T03:33:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T03:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=34404"},"modified":"2026-04-25T03:36:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T03:36:24","slug":"lucky-vs-unlucky-numbers-in-chinese-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/lucky-vs-unlucky-numbers-in-chinese-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Angka Keberuntungan dan Angka Sial dalam Budaya Tiongkok"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"34404\" class=\"elementor elementor-34404\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38068a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38068a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6bdafc e-con-full 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Lucky &amp; Unlucky Numbers in China: Quick Reference<\/h2><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Number \/ Combination<\/th><th>Chinese<\/th><th>Meaning in English<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Lucky Numbers<\/strong><\/td><td>8<\/td><td>\u516b (b\u0101)<\/td><td>Sounds like \u201cprosper \/ get rich,\u201d symbolizing wealth and success<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>\u516d (li\u00f9)<\/td><td>Sounds like \u201csmooth,\u201d meaning things go easily and smoothly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>\u4e5d (ji\u01d4)<\/td><td>Sounds like \u201clong-lasting,\u201d linked to longevity and lasting fortune<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>\u4e8c \/ \u4e24 (\u00e8r \/ li\u01ceng)<\/td><td>Represents pairs, harmony, and balance \u2014 \u201cgood things come in twos\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>\u4e09 (s\u0101n)<\/td><td>Associated with vitality, growth, and completeness (context-dependent)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lucky Combinations<\/strong><\/td><td>66<\/td><td>\u516d\u516d<\/td><td>\u201cDouble smoothness,\u201d everything goes well<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>88<\/td><td>\u516b\u516b<\/td><td>Strong symbol of wealth and prosperity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>99<\/td><td>\u4e5d\u4e5d<\/td><td>Long-lasting happiness, health, or relationships<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>168<\/td><td>\u4e00\u8def\u53d1<\/td><td>\u201cProsper all the way,\u201d popular in business and pricing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>998<\/td><td>\u4e45\u4e45\u53d1<\/td><td>Long-lasting wealth and success<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>188 \/ 288<\/td><td>\u4e00\u53d1\u53d1 \/ \u6613\u53d1\u53d1<\/td><td>Easy or repeated prosperity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>520 \/ 521<\/td><td>\u4e94\u4e8c\u96f6 \/ \u4e94\u4e8c\u4e00<\/td><td>\u201cI love you\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>1314<\/td><td>\u4e00\u751f\u4e00\u4e16<\/td><td>\u201cFor a lifetime\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>5201314<\/td><td>\u4e94\u4e8c\u96f6\u4e00\u4e09\u4e00\u56db<\/td><td>\u201cI love you forever\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>666<\/td><td>\u516d\u516d\u516d<\/td><td>Slang for \u201cawesome,\u201d \u201cvery smooth,\u201d or \u201cwell done\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>886<\/td><td>\u516b\u516b\u516d<\/td><td>Sounds like \u201cbye-bye,\u201d friendly and casual<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Unlucky Numbers<\/strong><\/td><td>4<\/td><td>\u56db (s\u00ec)<\/td><td>Sounds like \u201cdeath,\u201d widely avoided<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>\u5341\u56db (sh\u00ed s\u00ec)<\/td><td>Strong negative association, avoided more than 4 alone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>13<\/td><td>\u5341\u4e09 (sh\u00ed s\u0101n)<\/td><td>Mostly neutral traditionally; sometimes avoided due to Western influence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>\u4e03 (q\u012b)<\/td><td>Generally neutral; sensitive mainly during Ghost Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Unlucky Combinations<\/strong><\/td><td>24<\/td><td>\u4e8c\u56db<\/td><td>Sounds uncomfortable due to association with \u201cdeath\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>\u4e09\u56db<\/td><td>Often avoided in formal contexts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>44<\/td><td>\u56db\u56db<\/td><td>Strong \u201cdeath\u201d association<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>74<\/td><td>\u4e03\u56db<\/td><td>Uncomfortable sound association in some regions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>144<\/td><td>\u4e00\u56db\u56db<\/td><td>Intensified negative association with 4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c96afe3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c96afe3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"63\">The Cultural Logic Behind Lucky and Unlucky Numbers in China<\/h2><p data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"331\">The idea that numbers can be \u201clucky\u201d or \u201cunlucky\u201d in China is not random. It comes from a few deep-rooted cultural patterns that still shape daily life today.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"396\">Sound-based meaning: what a number sounds like matters most<\/h3><p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"643\">The most important reason numbers carry meaning in China is pronunciation <em data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"392\">\u8c10\u97f3 (xi\u00e9 y\u012bn)<\/em>. If a number sounds similar to a word with a positive meaning, it is usually seen as lucky. If it sounds like a word linked to something negative, people tend to avoid it.<\/p><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"944\">For example, the sound of number 8 is close to a word associated with prosperity, which is why it\u2019s widely favored. Number 4, on the other hand, sounds similar to a word related to death, so it is commonly avoided. This sound-based logic explains most number preferences you\u2019ll see in everyday life.<\/p><p data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1116\">This is not superstition in a strict sense. It reflects a practical mindset\u2014using pleasant sounds to express good wishes and steering clear of uncomfortable associations.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1364\">Tradition and modern life reinforce each other<\/h3><p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1469\">Sound alone doesn\u2019t explain everything. Two other forces make number beliefs stronger and more visible.<\/p><p data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1821\">First is the traditional idea of balance. <a href=\"http:\/\/hotpink-ape-530380.hostingersite.com\/culture\/\">Chinese culture<\/a> often favors pairs, seeing even numbers as symbols of completeness and harmony. This is why gifts are usually given in even numbers and why dates with 2, 6, or 8 feel more \u201cproper\u201d for important events. Single numbers, except for a few special cases, can feel incomplete in formal situations.<\/p><p data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2150\">Second is the influence of modern consumer life. Today, lucky numbers are treated almost like premium features. Phone numbers or license plates with favorable digits are sold at higher prices, while less popular numbers are discounted. This market behavior reinforces the idea that some numbers are simply \u201cbetter\u201d than others.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"32\">Common Lucky Numbers in China<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdd59de elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bdd59de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lucky-numbers-in-China-explained-\u2013-infographic-showing-numbers-8_-6_-9_-2_-and-3-with-Chinese-charac-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34409\" alt=\"Lucky numbers in China explained \u2013 infographic showing numbers 8 6 9 2 and 3 with Chinese charac\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lucky-numbers-in-China-explained-\u2013-infographic-showing-numbers-8_-6_-9_-2_-and-3-with-Chinese-charac-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lucky-numbers-in-China-explained-\u2013-infographic-showing-numbers-8_-6_-9_-2_-and-3-with-Chinese-charac-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lucky-numbers-in-China-explained-\u2013-infographic-showing-numbers-8_-6_-9_-2_-and-3-with-Chinese-charac-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lucky-numbers-in-China-explained-\u2013-infographic-showing-numbers-8_-6_-9_-2_-and-3-with-Chinese-charac-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lucky-numbers-in-China-explained-\u2013-infographic-showing-numbers-8_-6_-9_-2_-and-3-with-Chinese-charac-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lucky-numbers-in-China-explained-\u2013-infographic-showing-numbers-8_-6_-9_-2_-and-3-with-Chinese-charac.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a83de95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a83de95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"515\">Number 8 (\u516b, b\u0101) \u2014 the most popular \u201cwealth number\u201d in China<\/h3><p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"731\">Number 8 is the most universally recognized lucky number in China. Its pronunciation is close to the word &#8220;\u53d1 or \u767c&#8221;, meaning \u201cto prosper\u201d or \u201cto get rich,\u201d so it naturally became a symbol of success, growth, and good fortune.<\/p><p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"880\">A famous example is the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, which was deliberately held on August 8 at 8:08 p.m. to capture this positive symbolism.<\/p><p data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1169\">In daily travel life, you\u2019ll notice that hotel rooms on the 8th floor or with numbers like 88 are often more popular. Souvenirs are commonly sold in sets of eight, and prices such as 98 or 198 are everywhere\u2014from street snacks to tour packages\u2014because they feel both lucky and appealing.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1224\">Number 6 (\u516d, li\u00f9) \u2014 the number of smooth<\/h3><p data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1386\">Number 6 is associated with smoothness and ease. Its sound is close to the idea of \u201ceverything going smoothly,\u201d which is why business owners especially like it.<\/p><p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1560\">Among younger people, \u201c666\u201d is a popular slang expression meaning something is impressive or well done. If a local says a person is \u201csix-six-six,\u201d they are complimenting them.<\/p><p data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1804\">While traveling, you may notice people choosing the 6th or 16th as departure dates, ordering six dishes at a meal, or buying souvenirs in sets of six. All of these choices quietly express the hope that the trip goes well from start to finish.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1870\">Number 9 (\u4e5d, ji\u01d4) \u2014 a blessing for long-lasting good fortune<\/h3><p data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2114\">Number 9 sounds like the word &#8220;\u4e45&#8221;, meaning \u201clong-lasting.\u201d It is linked to longevity, enduring relationships, and lasting success. In traditional China, it was also associated with emperors and authority, which adds a sense of dignity and respect.<\/p><p data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2501\">For travelers, this shows up in thoughtful details. Giving nine small gifts to an older local friend is seen as a warm wish for long life. At scenic sites such as Huangshan, stairways with 999 steps reflect the idea of continuous progress and long-term fulfillment.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2563\">Number 2 (\u4e8c \/ \u4e24, \u00e8r \/ li\u01ceng) \u2014 good things come in pairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2699\">Chinese culture strongly favors pairs. The idea that \u201cgood things come in twos\u201d reflects harmony and balance, which are deeply valued.<\/p><p data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"3035\">This is why gifts are almost always given in even numbers. Two, six, or eight items are all safe choices, while single items may feel incomplete in formal situations. Weddings are often scheduled on even-numbered dates.<\/p><p data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"3035\"><strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"124\">One small tip:<\/strong> while number 2 usually carries a positive \u201cgood things come in pairs\u201d meaning, saying \u201cyou\u2019re two\u201d in casual Chinese slang is <strong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"258\">not<\/strong> a compliment\u2014it\u2019s a light, joking way to say someone is a bit silly or reckless.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3104\">Number 3 (\u4e09, s\u0101n) \u2014 an energetic number that depends on context<\/h3><p data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3264\">Number 3 is linked to vitality and growth, as its sound connects to the idea of life and creation. In philosophy and art, three often represents completeness.<\/p><p data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3632\">In travel settings, this appears in names and designs such as West Lake\u2019s \u201cThree Pools Mirroring the Moon\u201d or classical gardens that group views in threes. In everyday conversation, however, the number three is generally neutral and does not carry strong lucky or unlucky meaning.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4201\">Regional and ethnic lucky numbers you may notice while traveling<\/h3><p data-start=\"4203\" data-end=\"4273\">China\u2019s ethnic diversity means number meanings can change by location.<\/p><p data-start=\"4275\" data-end=\"4531\">In Tibetan areas, numbers 3 and 9 are especially meaningful. Three represents key spiritual concepts, and nine symbolizes the highest level of completeness. Locals may give gifts in sets of three or nine, and prayer wheels are often turned that many times.<\/p><p data-start=\"4533\" data-end=\"4734\">In Inner Mongolia, number 7 is seen as a symbol of wholeness, combining nature and human life. Guests may be offered seven cups of wine, and festivals are sometimes held on dates featuring this number.<\/p><p data-start=\"4736\" data-end=\"4993\">In Cantonese-speaking regions such as Hong Kong and southern <a href=\"http:\/\/hotpink-ape-530380.hostingersite.com\/guangdong-travel-guide\/\">Guangdong<\/a>, numbers 2 and 5 are favored. Their sounds suggest ease and personal connection. This is why shop prices often appear as 58 or 158, and why license plates with these numbers are popular.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\">Lucky Number Combinations Matter More Than Single Numbers<\/h2><p data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"400\">In China, combining lucky numbers makes the blessing feel stronger. These number sets usually work in two ways: some double up good fortune through sound, while others act as playful social codes among younger people.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2989955 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2989955\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Popular-lucky-number-combinations-in-China-\u2013-infographic-explaining-meanings-of-66_-88_-99_-168_-998-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34410\" alt=\"Popular lucky number combinations in China \u2013 infographic explaining meanings of 66 88 99 168 998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Popular-lucky-number-combinations-in-China-\u2013-infographic-explaining-meanings-of-66_-88_-99_-168_-998-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Popular-lucky-number-combinations-in-China-\u2013-infographic-explaining-meanings-of-66_-88_-99_-168_-998-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Popular-lucky-number-combinations-in-China-\u2013-infographic-explaining-meanings-of-66_-88_-99_-168_-998-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Popular-lucky-number-combinations-in-China-\u2013-infographic-explaining-meanings-of-66_-88_-99_-168_-998-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Popular-lucky-number-combinations-in-China-\u2013-infographic-explaining-meanings-of-66_-88_-99_-168_-998-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Popular-lucky-number-combinations-in-China-\u2013-infographic-explaining-meanings-of-66_-88_-99_-168_-998.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37cf744 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37cf744\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"444\">Repeated numbers: simple luck, doubled<\/h3><p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"625\">The logic here is very straightforward. When a lucky number repeats, people feel the good meaning is multiplied. It\u2019s an easy and widely understood way to express positive wishes.<\/p><p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"950\">Common examples include 66, which suggests everything goes smoothly; 88, a strong symbol of wealth and prosperity; and 99, often used to wish long-lasting relationships or good health. You may also hear 666 used to mean \u201cvery impressive\u201d or \u201csuper smooth,\u201d while 888 is seen as the most powerful wealth-related combination.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1386\">Classic wealth combinations: favorites in business settings<\/h3><p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1571\">Many popular number combinations focus directly on prosperity and are especially loved by shop owners and business people.<\/p><p data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"2014\">The most famous example is 168, which sounds like a phrase &#8220;\u4e00\u8def\u53d1&#8221;, meaning \u201cprosper all the way.\u201d It is one of the most widely used lucky prices in China. Other common combinations include 998 &#8220;\u4e45\u4e45\u53d1&#8221;, which blends the ideas of long-lasting success and wealth, as well as 188 or 288, both suggesting easy or repeated prosperity. The number 886 is also very common in daily life\u2014it sounds like a casual \u201cbye-bye\u201d and is friendly rather than lucky or unlucky.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2348\">Internet number slang: playful codes used by young people<\/h3><p data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2534\">Some number combinations are modern creations, invented by younger generations as fun and informal ways to communicate. These are especially common online and in popular tourist areas.<\/p><p data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2865\">The best-known examples are 520 and 521, which sound like \u201cI love you,\u201d and 1314 &#8220;\u4e00\u751f\u4e00\u4e16&#8221;, which sounds like \u201cfor a lifetime.\u201d Together, 5201314 expresses \u201cI love you forever\u201d and is widely recognized across China. Other casual codes include 9494 &#8220;\u5c31\u662f\u5c31\u662f&#8221;, meaning agreement or \u201cexactly,\u201d and 778, often used when inviting someone to eat together.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\">Common Unlucky Numbers in China<\/h2><p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"342\">In China, some numbers are quietly avoided because of how they sound or what they suggest culturally.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23c7e1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"23c7e1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Unlucky-numbers-in-China-infographic-\u2013-explaining-why-numbers-4_-14_-13_-and-7-are-avoided_-with-Chi-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34411\" alt=\"Unlucky numbers in China infographic \u2013 explaining why numbers 4 14 13 and 7 are avoided with Chi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Unlucky-numbers-in-China-infographic-\u2013-explaining-why-numbers-4_-14_-13_-and-7-are-avoided_-with-Chi-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Unlucky-numbers-in-China-infographic-\u2013-explaining-why-numbers-4_-14_-13_-and-7-are-avoided_-with-Chi-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Unlucky-numbers-in-China-infographic-\u2013-explaining-why-numbers-4_-14_-13_-and-7-are-avoided_-with-Chi-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Unlucky-numbers-in-China-infographic-\u2013-explaining-why-numbers-4_-14_-13_-and-7-are-avoided_-with-Chi-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Unlucky-numbers-in-China-infographic-\u2013-explaining-why-numbers-4_-14_-13_-and-7-are-avoided_-with-Chi-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Unlucky-numbers-in-China-infographic-\u2013-explaining-why-numbers-4_-14_-13_-and-7-are-avoided_-with-Chi.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33420f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33420f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"389\">Number 4 \u2014 the most widely avoided number<\/h3><p data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"631\">Number 4 is the clearest example of a shared cultural taboo. Its pronunciation closely matches the word for death &#8220;\u6b7b&#8221;, and because Chinese culture treats death with strong respect and caution, this number is commonly avoided across the country.<\/p><p data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"1007\">For example, many hotels and elevators skip the 4th floor entirely, using alternatives like \u201c3A\u201d or \u201c5-1\u201d instead. Room numbers with 4, such as 4, 14, or 24, are usually missing as well. When it comes to social customs, gifts or red envelopes should never include amounts ending in 4, and shops avoid pricing that uses this number.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1278\">Number 14 \u2014 an extended danger zone<\/h3><p data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1467\">Number 14 is often avoided together with 4, and sometimes even more strongly. Its sound creates a particularly negative association, so people tend to stay away from it whenever possible.<\/p><p data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1705\">In real life, this means hotels usually skip the 14th floor and room number 14. Important events such as weddings or business openings are rarely scheduled on the 14th. Prices and red-envelope amounts also avoid figures like 140 or 214.<\/p><p data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1872\">Travel tip: When booking accommodation, you can politely request a room number that does not include 14. It\u2019s a normal request and often makes arrangements smoother.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1919\">Number 13 \u2014 a result of cultural blending<\/h3><p data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2115\">In traditional Chinese culture, number 13 is mostly neutral. However, due to Western influence, especially in international hotels and commercial buildings, it is sometimes avoided alongside 14.<\/p><p data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2315\">As a traveler, you may notice that some international-brand hotels or office towers skip both the 13th and 14th floors, while local guesthouses and scenic areas usually have no issue with 13 at all.<\/p><p data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2451\">Travel tip: This is a normal result of cultural mixing. Just follow the building\u2019s numbering system\u2014there\u2019s no need to worry about it.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2503\">Number 7 \u2014 sensitive only in specific contexts<\/h3><p data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2777\">Most of the time, number 7 is neutral in China. The only period when it becomes sensitive is during the seventh month of the lunar calendar, traditionally known as \u201cGhost Month.\u201d During this time, some people feel the atmosphere is more delicate and prefer to be cautious.<\/p><p data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2976\">You may notice that during this month, a few locals avoid traveling on dates with 7 or choose not to stay in rooms numbered 7. Outside of this period, the number carries no strong negative meaning.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3220\">Hidden pitfalls: number combinations to avoid<\/h3><p data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3383\">Some numbers are fine on their own but feel uncomfortable when combined, especially because of stronger negative sound associations or regional dialect meanings.<\/p><p data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3544\">Combinations that many people prefer to avoid include 24, 34, 44, 74, and 144. These are not universal rules, but in formal situations they can raise eyebrows.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c513e68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c513e68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"66\">Practical Guide: How to Choose \u201cSafe\u201d and Well-Received Numbers<\/h2><p data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"278\">Whether you\u2019re traveling in China or working with Chinese partners, you don\u2019t need to memorize complex rules. Following a few simple habits is usually enough to avoid awkward moments and make a good impression.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"297\">For travelers<\/h3><p data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"515\">When booking hotels, you can leave a short note asking for a room number with 8, 6, or 9, and to avoid 4 or 14. If the hotel can\u2019t arrange this, just accept what\u2019s available. It\u2019s a small courtesy, not a requirement.<\/p><p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"739\">For gifts or small red envelopes, safe choices include amounts like 20, 66, or 88, and giving two items instead of one. For elders, 99 or a set of nine items feels especially thoughtful, as it carries a wish for long life.<\/p><p data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"963\">In conversation, avoid linking the number 4 with its negative meaning, as it can feel uncomfortable. With younger people, using casual expressions like \u201c666\u201d for praise or \u201c520\u201d to express affection is common and friendly.<\/p><p data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1197\">At attractions, you may see number-themed photo spots such as 520-meter paths or stairways with symbolic step counts. Feel free to take photos or ask your guide about their meaning\u2014it\u2019s an easy way to learn more about local culture.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1238\">For business visitors and exporters<\/h3><p data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1457\">When setting prices or packages for Chinese customers, numbers ending in 8, 6, or 9 are generally preferred. Avoid ending prices with 4. Package sizes usually work best in twos or other even numbers, rather than four.<\/p><p data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1644\">For openings or promotional events, choose even dates that include 6 or 8, and avoid dates with 4 or 14. If your audience is more international or high-end, it\u2019s also safer to avoid 13.<\/p><p data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1843\">When selecting business-related phone numbers or license plates, combinations that include 8, 6, or 9 are widely welcomed. Try to avoid strings with multiple 4s, which are often viewed unfavorably.<\/p><p data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1976\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Keeping these simple guidelines in mind is usually enough to navigate number choices confidently, without overthinking the details.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1976\">FAQs: Lucky and Unlucky Numbers in China<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69e8cce elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"69e8cce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1110\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1110\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why is number 8 considered lucky in China? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1110\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9e3228 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c9e3228\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-570d65a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"570d65a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Number 8 is lucky because its pronunciation sounds similar to a word meaning prosperity and wealth. This connection makes it a popular symbol of success and smooth progress. That\u2019s why even major events, such as the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, were scheduled with multiple 8s.<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 181px; top: 62.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1111\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1111\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why is number 4 considered unlucky? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1111\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c579cbf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c579cbf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b16ece1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b16ece1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Number 4 is avoided because its pronunciation is very close to the word for death. Since Chinese culture treats death with strong respect and caution, people naturally avoid this number. It\u2019s a cultural sensitivity rather than a superstition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1112\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1112\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is number 6 lucky? What does \u201c666\u201d mean in China? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1112\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34f17bd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"34f17bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b586fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b586fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, number 6 is considered lucky. Its sound is linked to the idea of things going smoothly, which is why business people like it. \u201c666\u201d is a popular expression among younger people and means something is impressive, well done, or very smooth.<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 253px; top: 62.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1113\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1113\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why is number 14 also avoided? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1113\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30aedd0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"30aedd0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-137ff81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"137ff81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Number 14 is often avoided because its pronunciation creates a stronger negative association than 4 alone. It\u2019s seen as an extension of the same concern, so people tend to avoid both numbers together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1114\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1114\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do Chinese people only like even numbers? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1114\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-938d619 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"938d619\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a811a81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a811a81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not exactly. Even numbers are preferred in many situations because they suggest balance and completeness. However, some odd numbers, such as 3 and 9, are also considered lucky due to their positive meanings and cultural associations.<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 292px; top: 62.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1115\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1115\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much money should I put in a red envelope? What amounts should I avoid? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1115\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4449275 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4449275\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2d92b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2d92b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Even amounts are usually the safest choice. Common options include 20, 66, or 88. For elders, 99 is a warm wish for long life, while couples often appreciate amounts linked to affection. Avoid amounts that include 4 or are connected to 14.<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 292px; top: 62.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1116\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1116\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is number 13 unlucky in China? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1116\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d6eafa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d6eafa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-585985f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"585985f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In traditional Chinese culture, number 13 is neutral. However, due to Western influence, some high-end hotels and office buildings avoid both 13 and 14. In everyday life, most people don\u2019t pay special attention to 13.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is number 8 considered lucky in China?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Number 8 is lucky because its pronunciation sounds similar to a word meaning prosperity and wealth. This connection makes it a popular symbol of success and smooth progress. 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Its sound is linked to the idea of things going smoothly, which is why business people like it. \\u201c666\\u201d is a popular expression among younger people and means something is impressive, well done, or very smooth.\\u00a0\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is number 14 also avoided?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Number 14 is often avoided because its pronunciation creates a stronger negative association than 4 alone. It\\u2019s seen as an extension of the same concern, so people tend to avoid both numbers together.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do Chinese people only like even numbers?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Not exactly. Even numbers are preferred in many situations because they suggest balance and completeness. However, some odd numbers, such as 3 and 9, are also considered lucky due to their positive meanings and cultural associations.\\u00a0\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much money should I put in a red envelope? What amounts should I avoid?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Even amounts are usually the safest choice. Common options include 20, 66, or 88. For elders, 99 is a warm wish for long life, while couples often appreciate amounts linked to affection. Avoid amounts that include 4 or are connected to 14.\\u00a0\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is number 13 unlucky in China?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"In traditional Chinese culture, number 13 is neutral. However, due to Western influence, some high-end hotels and office buildings avoid both 13 and 14. 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circular intersections and a panoramic urban landscape under a blue sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aerial-view-of-Shenyangs-skyline-showcasing-modern-skyscrapers-circular-intersections-and-a-panoramic-urban-landscape-under-a-blue-sky-scaled-e1736947473437-1024x579.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aerial-view-of-Shenyangs-skyline-showcasing-modern-skyscrapers-circular-intersections-and-a-panoramic-urban-landscape-under-a-blue-sky-scaled-e1736947473437-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aerial-view-of-Shenyangs-skyline-showcasing-modern-skyscrapers-circular-intersections-and-a-panoramic-urban-landscape-under-a-blue-sky-scaled-e1736947473437-768x434.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aerial-view-of-Shenyangs-skyline-showcasing-modern-skyscrapers-circular-intersections-and-a-panoramic-urban-landscape-under-a-blue-sky-scaled-e1736947473437-1536x868.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aerial-view-of-Shenyangs-skyline-showcasing-modern-skyscrapers-circular-intersections-and-a-panoramic-urban-landscape-under-a-blue-sky-scaled-e1736947473437-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aerial-view-of-Shenyangs-skyline-showcasing-modern-skyscrapers-circular-intersections-and-a-panoramic-urban-landscape-under-a-blue-sky-scaled-e1736947473437.webp 1715w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">City<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/shenyang\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tShenyang\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Discover Shenyang, a city rich in history and culture. Explore its imperial palaces, vibrant night markets, and scenic parks full of charm.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-16407 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-zodiac-year tag-fire tag-pig tag-wuxing tag-wuxing-zodiac tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/fire-pig\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fire-Pig-zodiac-cover-with-red-paper-cut-pig_-Chinese-Five-Elements-symbolism_-personality-traits_-f-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-42964\" alt=\"Fire Pig zodiac cover with red paper cut pig Chinese Five Elements symbolism personality traits f\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fire-Pig-zodiac-cover-with-red-paper-cut-pig_-Chinese-Five-Elements-symbolism_-personality-traits_-f-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fire-Pig-zodiac-cover-with-red-paper-cut-pig_-Chinese-Five-Elements-symbolism_-personality-traits_-f-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fire-Pig-zodiac-cover-with-red-paper-cut-pig_-Chinese-Five-Elements-symbolism_-personality-traits_-f-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fire-Pig-zodiac-cover-with-red-paper-cut-pig_-Chinese-Five-Elements-symbolism_-personality-traits_-f-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fire-Pig-zodiac-cover-with-red-paper-cut-pig_-Chinese-Five-Elements-symbolism_-personality-traits_-f-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fire-Pig-zodiac-cover-with-red-paper-cut-pig_-Chinese-Five-Elements-symbolism_-personality-traits_-f-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fire-Pig-zodiac-cover-with-red-paper-cut-pig_-Chinese-Five-Elements-symbolism_-personality-traits_-f.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Zodiac Year<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/fire-pig\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tFire Pig Zodiac (1947, 2007)\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Fire Pig corresponds to the years 1947, 2007, and 2067, with the Nayin of &#8220;Roof-top Earth.&#8221; In the Five Elements system<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-41806 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-food tag-what-to-eat tag-zhangjiajie tag-zhangjiajie-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/what-to-eat-in-zhangjiajie\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/what-to-eat-in-zhangjiajie-cover_2-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41824\" alt=\"what to eat in zhangjiajie cover 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/what-to-eat-in-zhangjiajie-cover_2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/what-to-eat-in-zhangjiajie-cover_2-500x281.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/what-to-eat-in-zhangjiajie-cover_2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/what-to-eat-in-zhangjiajie-cover_2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/what-to-eat-in-zhangjiajie-cover_2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/what-to-eat-in-zhangjiajie-cover_2-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/what-to-eat-in-zhangjiajie-cover_2-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/what-to-eat-in-zhangjiajie-cover_2.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/what-to-eat-in-zhangjiajie\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Zhangjiajie: Local Food Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Find what to eat in Zhangjiajie, from Tujia dishes and rice noodles to food streets, prices, ordering tips, and meals that fit your trip.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-16219 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-zodiac-year tag-earth tag-goat tag-wuxing tag-wuxing-zodiac tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/earth-goat\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Earth-Goat-1979-and-2039-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34183\" alt=\"Year of Earth Goat 1979 and 2039 Personality Fate Forecast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Earth-Goat-1979-and-2039-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Earth-Goat-1979-and-2039-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Earth-Goat-1979-and-2039-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Earth-Goat-1979-and-2039-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Earth-Goat-1979-and-2039-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Earth-Goat-1979-and-2039-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Zodiac Year<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/earth-goat\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tEarth Goat\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Earth Goat corresponds to the years 1919, 1979 (Nayin &#8220;Tian Shang Huo&#8221;). In the Five Elements system, &#8220;Earth&#8221; symbolizes stability, tolerance, and practicality, while &#8220;Goat&#8221; represents gentleness, kindness, and a sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-15059 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-zodiac-year tag-175 tag-fate tag-fortune tag-fortune-telling tag-snake tag-wuxing tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/year-of-the-snake\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chinese-zodiac-Rat-year-illustrated-guide-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43637\" alt=\"Chinese zodiac Rat year illustrated guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chinese-zodiac-Rat-year-illustrated-guide-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chinese-zodiac-Rat-year-illustrated-guide-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chinese-zodiac-Rat-year-illustrated-guide-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chinese-zodiac-Rat-year-illustrated-guide-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chinese-zodiac-Rat-year-illustrated-guide-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chinese-zodiac-Rat-year-illustrated-guide-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chinese-zodiac-Rat-year-illustrated-guide.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Zodiac Year<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/year-of-the-snake\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tYear of the Snake\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Year of the Snake is the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac,  corresponding to the Earthly Branch &#8220;Si&#8221; (\u5df3), symbolizing wisdom, mystery, and transformation.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-5125 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-city tag-city tag-city-basic-info tag-henan tag-kaifeng\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/kaifeng\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Kaifengs-bustling-Drum-Tower-and-surrounding-market-streets-illuminated-at-dusk-showcasing-vibrant-city-life-and-historical-architecture-e1745244170344-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5238\" alt=\"Aerial view of Kaifengs bustling Drum Tower and surrounding market streets illuminated at dusk showcasing vibrant city life and historical architecture\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Kaifengs-bustling-Drum-Tower-and-surrounding-market-streets-illuminated-at-dusk-showcasing-vibrant-city-life-and-historical-architecture-e1745244170344-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Kaifengs-bustling-Drum-Tower-and-surrounding-market-streets-illuminated-at-dusk-showcasing-vibrant-city-life-and-historical-architecture-e1745244170344-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Kaifengs-bustling-Drum-Tower-and-surrounding-market-streets-illuminated-at-dusk-showcasing-vibrant-city-life-and-historical-architecture-e1745244170344-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Kaifengs-bustling-Drum-Tower-and-surrounding-market-streets-illuminated-at-dusk-showcasing-vibrant-city-life-and-historical-architecture-e1745244170344-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Kaifengs-bustling-Drum-Tower-and-surrounding-market-streets-illuminated-at-dusk-showcasing-vibrant-city-life-and-historical-architecture-e1745244170344-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Kaifengs-bustling-Drum-Tower-and-surrounding-market-streets-illuminated-at-dusk-showcasing-vibrant-city-life-and-historical-architecture-e1745244170344-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Kaifengs-bustling-Drum-Tower-and-surrounding-market-streets-illuminated-at-dusk-showcasing-vibrant-city-life-and-historical-architecture-e1745244170344.webp 1848w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">City<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/kaifeng\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tKaifeng\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Discover the charm of Kaifeng, a historic city filled with vibrant night markets, ancient architecture, and rich cultural heritage. Explore top attractions and local experiences.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Temukan angka keberuntungan dan angka sial di Tiongkok, maknanya, asal-usul budayanya, dan bagaimana angka-angka tersebut memengaruhi hadiah, bisnis, nomor telepon, dan kehidupan sehari-hari.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":34409,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[28,53,434],"class_list":["post-34404","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","tag-culture","tag-guide","tag-number"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34404","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34404"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34404\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34409"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34404"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34404"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34404"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}