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Like the rest of the World, people of China traditionally associate luck with different objects and numbers. Even on a daily basis it is customary to regard even numbers as 'better' than odd numbers. Gifts are usually given in twos Pronounced 'Er', it is associated with harmony and a starting at wedding, decoration, celebrations, e.g. two flowers, two pillows, etc. Six pronounced 'Lui' is normally associated with running like clock work, i.e. smooth running of things.

Eight pronounced 'Bha' which is associate with fortune and is chosen by business people for various things, such as inclusion in number plates for cars, in their phone numbers, their house number etc. Four pronounced 'Sii' is however the exception, as it is sounds like the word death. AS for odd numbers seven is associated with abandonment, Anger.

Nine means everlasting , longevity, eternity. Lucky numbers have a link in Chinese Zodiac, and Feng Sui.