Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/10/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The pronunciation of the number "4" in Chinese sounds like the word "dead". I don't know about the number "1" though. "8" signifies prosperity. regards, Vick - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Jerry Lehrer Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 2:24 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] fs: oct 24 2003 Jon 8 in Japanese is "hachi", which also can be translated into about three other words in English. An example of their etymology, consider the Japanese and Portuguese words for "bread" and for "thank you". Jerry - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html