The number 4
四/Sì
In China, the pronouncing of the word for the number four, is very similar to the Chinese word for death.
The number 8 (pronounced bā in Mandarin Chinese) is similar to the word 發 (pronounced fā in Mandarin Chinese), which equates to earning money or wealth.
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.
The number 4
四
4, 四 or 肆
daven
4
四/Sì
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.
In China, the pronouncing of the word for the number four, is very similar to the Chinese word for death.
The number 8 (pronounced bā in Mandarin Chinese) is similar to the word 發 (pronounced fā in Mandarin Chinese), which equates to earning money or wealth.
SANY in Chinese means number 1
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.
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.