Gravitas: Why 4 is considered an evil number in China
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jul 25, 2024, 06:05 IST | Updated: Jul 25, 2024, 06:05 IST
In Chinese tradition, some numbers are considered lucky, many are believed to be unlucky. The number 8, for example, is believed to be lucky as it sounds like 'fortune' ehnr in Mandarin and Cantonese. The number 4, on the other hand, is believed to be unlucky as it sounds like 'death'.
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