Chinese are believed to be quite superstitious. They tend to believe in myths and weird rules. Many tend to do their day-to-day work based on these myths, and their life is often based on these superstitions. You might find these myths bizarre and amusing, but it’s up to you if you wish to follow them or not.
1. Long Noodles Are Perfect
Chinese believe that it is better to eat long noodles. Long noodles tend to bring longevity in their lives, whereas noodles that are cut will “cut” their life span.
2. Number Four And Number Eight
Many Chinese believe that the number four is unlucky as the Chinese word for four sounds similar to death. Whereas number eight is loved by them because it sounds similar to “to get rich.”
3. Houses Shouldn’t Be Built Facing North
Building houses that face North is considered ominous. That is why the Chinese refrain from this practice.
4. Not Cleaning Houses On New Year
While in most counties, people love keeping their houses clean on New Year, the Chinese believe that cleaning homes on New Year will clean their homes out of luck and prosperity.
5. Do Not Greet In The Morning
Chinese believe it is not a good idea to greet people if they are still in bed. They shouldn’t force them to get out of bed as well. If they do so, the people will always be in a hurry for the rest of the year.
6. Nine Oranges Only
This myth is quite amusing. It is a widespread belief in China that keeping nine oranges in the kitchen will bring prosperity to their houses, as nine sounds similar than gold in Chinese.
7. Age Matters
In China, it is believed that if a person marries someone who is three or six years younger or older to them, then it will bring bad luck to their families. Three and six are considered unlucky numbers in Chinese culture.
8. White And Red
Chinese believe that white color signifies death, and this color is worn during funerals. At the same time red color is seen to be full of life and is worn during auspicious events like weddings.
9. Don’t leave Chopsticks Standing Up
No one is allowed to leave their chopsticks standing straight up in their rice bowls. It somehow reminds them of incense sticks burning during funerals. Thus this practice is seen as a sign of death.
10. Think Before Gifting
Chinese don’t gift umbrellas, clocks, or knives. These objects sound similar to bad luck or death in the Chinese language. So people avoid these items from giving.
