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Why 6 is auspicious in China

In Chinese culture, numbers are either auspicious or inauspicious, and 6 is considered auspicious for several reasons:

Auspiciousness of meaning: 6 is pronounced "六(liù)" in Chinese, which is the same as "流(líu)", "路(lù)", "光明(liàng míng) ", "路(lù)", "光明(liàng míng)" and "顺畅(shùn chàng)", so it is regarded as symbolizing smoothness

Hieroglyphic luck: In Chinese characters, the character for "six" resembles a box with a lid, symbolizing good fortune, peace and happiness, and is therefore considered an auspicious number.

Historical heritage: In ancient China, the emperor's clothing usually had six buttons, which symbolized the emperor's honor and authority. In addition, the six elements in traditional Chinese culture: heaven, earth, east, west, south and north, also represent comprehensiveness and completeness, thus making 6 one of the lucky numbers.

In summary, 6 is regarded as an auspicious number in Chinese culture, and is often used in choosing a date, taking a name, and selecting auspiciousness.