Chinese Lucky Number Checker
Paste any number — a phone number, licence plate, house number or PIN — and see how lucky it is in Chinese culture. The checker scores every digit by its sound: 8 sounds like “prosper”, 6 like “smooth”, 9 like “forever”, while 4 sounds like “death”.
In Chinese culture a number is lucky when it sounds like a lucky word. 8 sounds like “fā” (prosper), 4 sounds like “sǐ” (death).
Lucky & Unlucky Numbers
Want the full meaning of each digit and the most auspicious patterns? Read the guide to lucky & unlucky numbers and the lucky number combinations like 168, 888 and 520.
Frequently asked questions
How does the lucky number checker work?
Every digit is scored by the Chinese word it sounds like. The tool adds up the digits, looks for lucky patterns such as 168, 888 or 520, and gives an overall luckiness score from 1 to 99.
What is the luckiest number in Chinese?
Eight (八, bā) is the luckiest because it sounds like 發 (fā, “to prosper”). Combinations like 888 and 168 are especially prized.
What is the unluckiest number?
Four (四, sì) is the unluckiest because it sounds almost exactly like 死 (sǐ, “death”). Many buildings skip floors and rooms numbered 4, 14 and 24.
Is this just for phone numbers?
No — use it for any number: mobile and landline numbers, car plates, house and apartment numbers, bank PINs, wedding dates and more.