10 Mind-Blowing Chinese Superstitions You Need To Know
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Welcome to the world of Chinese superstitions! Prepare to be amazed by these 10 mind-blowing beliefs that have been passed down for generations.
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Slide 1: Never sweep your house at night or you'll sweep away your good luck. Instead, sweep towards the door to usher in good fortune.
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Slide 2: Don't wear green hats in China, as it symbolizes infidelity. It's a common superstition that has led to the phrase "wearing a green hat" to mean being cheated on.
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Slide 3: If you're feeling unlucky, try carrying a red envelope with you. It's believed to bring good luck and ward off bad energy.
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Slide 4: Avoid giving clocks as gifts, as the word for "clock" in Chinese sounds similar to the word for "death". It's considered a bad omen.
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Slide 5: Don't point at the moon or you'll get a cut on your ear. This superstition is believed to have originated from a story about a goddess who cut off the ears of a man who pointed at her.
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Slide 6: If you're moving into a new home, make sure to bring a broom and a bag of rice with you. It's believed to sweep away any bad luck and bring abundance to your new home.
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Slide 7: Never give a pair of shoes as a gift, as it's believed to symbolize the end of a relationship. Instead, give a coin to the person to "buy" the shoes from you.
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Slide 8: If you're feeling under the weather, try drinking some hot water with ginger. It's believed to have healing properties and can help ward off illness.
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Slide 9: Don't whistle at night, as it's believed to attract ghosts and spirits. This superstition is taken so seriously that some buildings in China don't have a fourth floor, as the word for "four" sounds similar to the word for "death".