Real Talk Chinese

Why "4" means Death & "666" is Awesome (Chinese Numbers)


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Alex bought a phone number ending in 444. Big mistake. 💀

In China, numbers aren't just for counting—they carry heavy meanings. Buying the wrong number can make you look clueless, or even bring "bad luck"!

In this episode, we decode the superstitions behind Chinese numbers.

🎧 What you’ll learn in 5 minutes:

  • 🚫 The Death Number: Why "四" (Sì) sounds like "Death" and is avoided in elevators.
  • 💰 The Money Number: Why everyone wants an "八" (Bā) in their phone number.
  • 🤙 The Slang: Why typing "666" (Liù liù liù) is actually a huge compliment to your teammates.

✨ Avoid the bad luck and hit play!

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Real Talk ChineseBy Eyon Qiu