Awesome, you're a pro! A gamer and live-stream compliment, NOT 'evil' as in the West
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What does 666 mean in Chinese?
In Mandarin, 666 is read liù liù liù, and it sounds like 溜溜溜 / 牛. Awesome, you're a pro! A gamer and live-stream compliment, NOT 'evil' as in the West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 六 | liù Cantonese: luk6 | 溜 liū (smooth); 顺 (smooth, via 六六大顺); 禄 lù (fortune) | Smoothness and flow: 六六大顺, everything goes smoothly |
| 6 | 六 | liù Cantonese: luk6 | 溜 liū (smooth); 顺 (smooth, via 六六大顺); 禄 lù (fortune) | Smoothness and flow: 六六大顺, everything goes smoothly |
| 6 | 六 | liù Cantonese: luk6 | 溜 liū (smooth); 顺 (smooth, via 六六大顺); 禄 lù (fortune) | Smoothness and flow: 六六大顺, everything goes smoothly |
How to use 666
- 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 is a strong ending for prices, phone numbers and promo codes aimed at Chinese customers.
- As a gift amount: choose even amounts with 6, 8 or 9 (e.g. 88, 168, 888) instead.
Frequently asked questions
What does 666 mean in Chinese?
666 reads as 溜溜溜 / 牛 (liù liù liù). Awesome, you're a pro! A gamer and live-stream compliment, NOT 'evil' as in the West
Is 666 a lucky number?
Yes. 666 is generally considered lucky or positive in Chinese culture.
Can I use 666 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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