Internet slang
555
呜呜呜
wǔ wǔ wǔ ≈ wū wū wū
Boo-hoo, crying sounds
Neutral Internet slang
What does 555 mean in Chinese?
In Mandarin, 555 is read wǔ wǔ wǔ ≈ wū wū wū, and it sounds like 呜呜呜. Boo-hoo, crying sounds Chinese speakers use numbers like this because most digits sound like everyday words. That is why number meanings shape prices, phone numbers, car plates, wedding dates and even building floors.
Digit-by-digit breakdown
| Digit | 汉字 | Pinyin | Sounds like | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 五 | wǔ Cantonese: ng5 | 我 wǒ (I, me); 无 wú (none); 吾 (I) | 'Me' in slang, and the five elements (五行). Neutral to mildly positive |
| 5 | 五 | wǔ Cantonese: ng5 | 我 wǒ (I, me); 无 wú (none); 吾 (I) | 'Me' in slang, and the five elements (五行). Neutral to mildly positive |
| 5 | 五 | wǔ Cantonese: ng5 | 我 wǒ (I, me); 无 wú (none); 吾 (I) | 'Me' in slang, and the five elements (五行). Neutral to mildly positive |
How to use 555
- In chat and social media: number codes are quick, playful and a little secret. Type it where you would type the phrase.
- In business: it's neutral, so pair it with 8 or 6 to add a prosperous feel.
- As a gift amount: choose even amounts with 6, 8 or 9 (e.g. 88, 168, 888) instead.
Frequently asked questions
What does 555 mean in Chinese?
555 reads as 呜呜呜 (wǔ wǔ wǔ ≈ wū wū wū). Boo-hoo, crying sounds
Is 555 a lucky number?
555 is mostly neutral: its meaning depends on context rather than luck.
Can I use 555 in a phone number, price or licence plate?
Use our free Number Decoder to score the full number. Endings matter most, and combinations with 8 (发, prosperity) raise the score while 4 (死) lowers it.
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