In Mandarin Chinese, you say 4 as "sì" (written as 四), pronounced like "suh" with a falling tone, but it's considered unlucky because it sounds like "sǐ," the word for death, so it's often avoided in buildings and gifts.
To say 1 through 8 in Mandarin Chinese, you say: yī (一), èr (二), sān (三), sì (四), wǔ (五), liù (六), qī (七), bā (八), with each number having a specific tone, though the simplified pronunciations sound like "ee," "ar," "san," "suh," "woo," "lee-oh," "chee," and "bah," respectively.
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1. Cantonese Numbers 0-9
The Chinese internet slang 666 (liù liù liù) basically means “awesome” because the number six in Chinese sounds like “溜” (liù), meaning “smooth”. 666 started as gaming slang to praise a skilled player, like “GG” in English, but is now used generally to praise someone for doing something very impressively or “smoothly”.
The number 4 (四, pinyin: sì; Cantonese Yale: sei) is sometimes considered an unlucky number particularly in Cantonese because the way it is pronounced in the Cantonese dialect is nearly homophonous to the word "death" (死 pinyin: sǐ; Cantonese Yale: séi).
How do you count from 1 to 10 in Chinese? To count from 1 to 10 in Chinese, use these numerals and pronunciations: 一 (yī), 二 (èr), 三 (sān), 四 (sì), 五 (wǔ), 六 (liù), 七 (qī), 八 (bā), 九 (jiǔ), 十 (shí).
233(333333)
Internet slang that essentially means “LOL.” Its origin is in the pop culture website and forum Maopu. When using Maopu, one can insert various emoticons, and if you scroll down the list, the 233rd emoticon looks like this: a figure laughing and hitting the floor with its fists.
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In Chinese, 你好 (nǐ hǎo) literally means "you good," with 你 (nǐ) meaning "you" and 好 (hǎo) meaning "good," functioning as the standard way to say "hello" and expressing a wish for someone's well-being. While a fundamental greeting, it's often considered slightly formal or textbook, with native speakers using more casual phrases with friends but 你好 remaining appropriate for initial meetings or general use.
'Si' is a term deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of China, particularly evident in traditional architecture like Beijing's iconic courtyard houses, known as 'Siheyuan. ' In this context, 'si' represents the four cardinal directions: east, south, west, and north.
Introduction to the “3-3” Tone Rule
This rule states that if two consecutive characters have a third tone, the first “third tone” character should be changed to the second tone. So, it goes from “3-3” to “2-3”. Here are some common examples of this that we see a lot: 你好: “nǐ hǎo” becomes “ní hǎo”
Number System (數字系統)
In 2012, it was reported that the numbers 89, 6, 4, and 64 became banned search terms on search engines in China. These numbers correspond to the date June 4, 1989, the day of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.
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Tetraphobia (from Ancient Greek τετράς (tetrás) 'four' and Ancient Greek φόβος (phóbos) 'fear') is the practice of avoiding instances of the digit number 4. It is a superstition most common in East Asian nations and is associated with death.
In Chinese, the number 250 is used as an insult. Pronounced èr bǎi wǔ, it refers to a person who is silly or foolish. The expression originates from ancient China, where silver was measured in taels (两 – liǎng), an old unit of weight (about 37 grams). Usually, 500 taels were packed in an envelope called 一封 (yī fēng).
The number 5201314, which has gone viral on the Internet, means "I love you for a lifetime." INDIATIMES.COM.
In Chinese, the pronunciation of “520” sounds similar to the phrase “wǒ ài nǐ” (我爱你), which translates to “I love you.” Therefore, “520” has become a popular way for people to express their love, particularly in romantic relationships.