Chinese is one of the most difficult languages in the world. Not only is it a tonal language, but it is also character-based, which makes it even harder.
I know your pain and I am here to help. Here are six phrases you can say with only numbers.
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1 Dying of hunger? Use 526.
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2 Want to be rescued? Use 995.
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3 Express love in a more efficient way by using 520.
I love youThese three numbers have to be the most popular number combination in China. 520 (Wǔ èr líng) in Chinese sounds extremely similar to 我爱你 (Wǒ ài nǐ) or “I love you.”
This is also why May 20 is also considered a second Valentine’s Day in China.
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4 Thinking of someone? Use 530.
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5 Compliment someone by using 666.
You are awesome666 (Liù liù liù) sounds like 溜溜溜 (Liū liū liū) or 牛牛牛 (niú niú niú). Both are internet phrases.
These two phrases are used to describe someone who is awesome, skillful, cool or impressive. You would use 666 when someone wins a game or they show a skill that surprised you.
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6 Until next time? Use 88.
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