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is 9 a lucky number in chinese culture
In Chinese culture, 9 its a lucky number as it represents longevity. 9 was also traditionally associated with the Chinese emperor.
what is the luckiest number in chinese culture
8 has long been regarded as the luckiest number in Chinese culture
why is 8 considered the luckiest number in chinese culture
8 is the luckiest number in Chinese culture because it sounds like fa, which means wealth, fortune, and prosper in Chinese.

Question: did the number inspire the counrty to use it in the olympics
Self-contained rewrite: did the number 8 inspire china to use it in the olympics