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Significant Numbers in East Asian Culture
The document discusses the cultural significance of numbers in East Asia, focusing on how certain numbers are perceived positively or negatively in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese societies. It highlights that numbers like 8, 9, and 6 are favored in Chinese culture due to their auspicious pronunciations, while numbers like 4 are avoided because of their association with death. Additionally, it mentions varying levels of number symbolism and superstition in Korea and Japan compared to China, where numbers can often affect economic transactions.
