The Language of Luck

[starshipcat]

Ever wonder why so many Chinese buffets include the number 8 in their names? In several of the most important Chinese dialects, the word for eight sounds like the word for prosperity -- so the number 8 is seen as drawing prosperity. In many Chinese communities, addresses, telephone numbers and license plates that include the number 8 are highly

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[lindahoyland]

Fascinating.

[starshipcat]

Glad you found it interesting.