Six
Overview
Six's reading is largely phonetic: it sounds close to the word for smooth or flowing, and that is the basis of its popular use.
Meaning
Six is associated with smoothness — the word sounds like the word for flowing, which gives it a favourable reading.
Traditional Interpretation
Sources also use six structurally for the six directions and for various six-part divisions, though the phonetic reading is the one that governs everyday use.
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FAQ
What does six symbolize in Chinese tradition?
Six is associated with smoothness — the word sounds like the word for flowing, which gives it a favourable reading. Six's reading is largely phonetic: it sounds close to the word for smooth or flowing, and that is the basis of its popular use.
Why is six treated as significant?
The reading usually rests on sound and on cosmology rather than on quantity. Six is associated with smoothness — the word sounds like the word for flowing, which gives it a favourable reading. The repeated form — 66, 666 — is where the reading is strongest in modern practice, and the repetition is the point rather than the number.
How is six read in Chinese tradition?
Sources also use six structurally for the six directions and for various six-part divisions, though the phonetic reading is the one that governs everyday use. It is grouped under Water (水) in the five-element system.
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