The meaning of nine

The meaning of nine in China culture is numerous, lasting, auspicious and happy.

Based on the decimal counting method, "nine" represents the largest single number in numerical value, and is often used as a symbol of abundance or completeness and perfection. For example, "Kyushu" refers to nine regions in ancient China, which represents a comprehensive and broad concept; "Nine days" means a very high realm or a vast and boundless sky.

Nine is associated with the meaning of longevity in Chinese traditional culture. Therefore, "nine" is often regarded as an auspicious number. On festive occasions, people often use "Nine" to express good fortune, good luck and prosperity. In the traditional longevity characters, "nine" is often used to express longevity and health. This is because "nine" represents a large number in numerical value and is regarded as a symbol of longevity.

Nine is also related to good fortune and auspiciousness. In China traditional culture, the pronunciation of "nine" is similar to "long", and "long" echoes the meaning of "long time". Therefore, "Nine" is also regarded as a symbol of long-term happiness and continuous blessing. The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional festival in China, also known as Double Ninth Festival or Ascending Festival. This festival symbolizes reunion and auspiciousness. People usually climb mountains, enjoy chrysanthemums and drink chrysanthemum wine to celebrate this festival. It makes people have special respect and preference for the number "nine".

The Double Ninth Festival, one of the traditional festivals in China

The Double Ninth Festival originated in ancient China. According to legend, nine is the number of yang, and the ninth day of the lunar calendar is just crisp in autumn and full of yang, so it is regarded as an auspicious day. On this day, people often climb mountains, insert dogwoods, wear sachets, etc., which means getting rid of diseases and preventing disasters, praying for good luck and longevity.

One of the main activities of the Double Ninth Festival is hiking. People will go to mountains, parks and other places, climb mountains or hills to improve their health, pray and enjoy the beautiful scenery in autumn. During the Double Ninth Festival, chrysanthemums are also in full bloom. People will enjoy chrysanthemums, hold flower exhibitions and watch activities. Chrysanthemum symbolizes tenacity, elegance and longevity, so it is in line with the theme of the Double Ninth Festival.

There is also a traditional custom of eating double ninth festival. Chongyang cake is a dessert made of glutinous rice, walnuts, dates and other ingredients, symbolizing reunion and good luck.