Categories
Interesting facts

The lucky number 8

In Chinese culture, the number 8 (“bā”) is considered highly auspicious due to its phonetic resemblance to the words for ‘wealth’ or ‘prosperity’ (发 “fa”) in Mandarin. This belief influences various aspects of life, from choosing phone numbers to determining significant event dates. The symbol for the number 8 (八) is embraced as a powerful symbol of good fortune and prosperity.

Latest Post

The Island of Guernsey
The island of Guernsey is closer to France than to Great Britain, but it is…
Read More
101translations
Interesting Fact: Qatar
Qatar has a population of over 2.5 million, but only about 12% are actually Qatari…
Read More
101translations
Svalbard
Svalbard is a tiny Arctic archipelago, about halfway between Norway and the North Pole, and…
Read More
101translations