What brings BAD LUCK in china?

* The Number Four

* The Chinese word for four sounds very similar to the word for death, so the number four is considered unlucky.

* Many buildings in China do not have a fourth floor, and some hotels do not have a room number four.

* It is also considered unlucky to give someone a gift of four items, as this is thought to be wishing death upon them.

* Whistling

* Whistling is considered to be a bad habit, as it is thought to attract evil spirits.

* It is especially bad luck to whistle at night, as this is the time when evil spirits are most active.

* Breaking China

* Breaking china is considered to be very unlucky, as it is thought to symbolize broken relationships or bad luck in the future.

* If you do break china, it is important to throw the pieces away immediately and not keep them in your home.

* Sweeping Over Someone's Feet

* Sweeping over someone's feet is considered to be very rude, as it is thought to symbolically sweep away their good fortune.

* It is also considered unlucky to sweep the floor after someone has left the house, as this is thought to sweep away their good luck as well.

* Pointing With Your Finger

* Pointing with your finger is considered to be impolite, as it is thought to be aggressive and disrespectful.

* It is also considered unlucky to point at the sky, as this is thought to be disrespectful to the gods.

* Giving a Clock as a Gift

* Giving a clock as a gift is considered to be unlucky, as it is thought to symbolize the end of a relationship or a countdown to death.

* It is also considered unlucky to receive a clock as a gift, as this is thought to be a curse.

* Wearing Black

* Wearing black is considered to be unlucky, as it is the color of mourning and death.

* It is especially bad luck to wear black during the Chinese New Year, as this is a time of celebration.

* Opening an Umbrella Indoors

* Opening an umbrella indoors is considered to be unlucky, as it is thought to trap evil spirits inside.

* It is also considered unlucky to pass an umbrella to someone under a doorway, as this is thought to transfer the bad luck from the person holding the umbrella to the person receiving it.

* Moving On Inauspicious Days

* Moving on an inauspicious day is considered to be very unlucky, as it is thought to bring bad luck to your new home.

* There are certain days of the year that are considered to be especially inauspicious for moving, such as the first day of the Chinese New Year and the day of the Winter Solstice.

* Looking In a Mirror At Night

* Looking in a mirror at night is considered to be very unlucky, as it is thought to attract evil spirits.

* It is also considered unlucky to look in a mirror for too long, as this is thought to cause you to lose your soul.