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The superstitions of numbers in China (Part II)

Updated: 2014-06-11 08:06 (bbs.chinadaily.com.cn)
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Editor’s Note: We had such a huge response to our discussion on Chinese number superstitions that one of our bloggers, claudeckenni, will share more numbers that are paired and will generate new meanings. Feel free to join in the discussion.

1314 is one of the most romantic numbers in China. The pronunciation "Yīsān yīsì" is similar to "Yīshēng yīshì" (一生一世 - one life, one world), which means "Forever and ever" or "Everlasting".

The superstitions of numbers in China (Part II)
 
 

The superstitions of numbers in China (Part II)

 

The superstitions of numbers in China (Part II)

 

The superstitions of numbers in China (Part II)

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