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What does the number "three" mean in China traditional culture?

Authentic and inherited Taoist culture (classics or qigong) can correctly express the original intention of "three"

"There are three treasures in the sky, the sun, the moon and the stars; There are three treasures in the ground, fire, water and wind; People have three treasures and are full of vitality; Can use three treasures, heaven and earth are connected. "

Three can represent a very imaginary number. For example, "when I was three years old, I was willing to take care of you" means many years, not really three years. Moreover, we habitually regard "three" as a watershed, such as "three chapters of the Constitution".

(1) Several names, two plus one (usually the capitalized "three" on banknotes and documents): ~ Dimensional space. ~ trilogy. ~ country (name of Chinese dynasty).

(2) means many times or at most: ~ think about it and do it. ~ shut your mouth.