The Cultural Significance of Numbers in Chinese Tradition

In ancient traditions, numbers not only have their own calculation meanings but also have a more splendid cultural significance, containing rich emotional connotations. Since ancient times, Chinese people have worshiped the number 'one'. They believe that everything on earth comes from 'one' because 'one' has the same meaning as 'origin' and 'beginning', signifying 'source'. In addition, 'ten' is another number favored by the Chinese. This is because Chinese people prefer whole numbers, and in their cognition, 'ten' signifies 'perfection' and 'satisfaction'.