In this section, we discuss China and India. For both countries we have an overview of the symbolism behind animals, plants, and numbers.

1. The World of
Superstitions:
AN OVERVIEW OF THE AFFECTS OF SUPERSTITIONS IN BUSINESS.

2. Table of Contents:
Page Title: Page Number:
Facts & Statistics 3
Country Profiles 12
China: 13
Symbolism: Animals & Plants 14
Symbolism: Numbers 18
India: 21
Symbolism: Animals & Plants 22
Symbolism: Numbers 26
Japan: 29
Symbolism: Animals & Plants 30
Symbolism: Numbers 36
Other Countries 41
Business Superstitions: 45
Facts & More 46
Superstitions that Affect Business 51
Work Cited 55

3. China:
An overview of the meaning of
colors, numbers & symbols.
Images from: google images
China
中國

4. Symbolism: Animals & Plants
•Dog
•Gǒu
Horse
Mǎ
Tiger
Hǔ
Lotus
Liánhuā
Orchid
Lánhuā
Peony
Mǔdān
Compiled By author from: nationsonline.org Images from: google images
狗 馬 虎 蓮花 蘭花 牡丹

5. Symbolism: Animals
•Auspicious animal,
upcoming fortune,
understanding
human spirit,
obeying the superior
Dog: 狗
•Speed and
perseverance
Horse: 馬 •Courage, bravery,
and strength
Tiger : 虎
Compiled By author from: nationsonline.org Images from: google images

6. Symbolism: Plants
•Purity
Lotus: 蓮花
•Elegance (also
symbol of
spring)
Orchid: 蘭花
•Beauty, rank,
higher social
status, luxury,
opulence
Peony: 牡丹
Compiled By author from: nationsonline.org Images from: google images

7. Symbolism: Numbers
Six:
六 Liù
Means Smooth &
Well-off
Stands for everything
going smoothly
Eight:
八 Bā
Means Wealth &
Fortune
Favored by
businessmen
Nine:
九 Jiǔ
Means Everlasting,
Longevity & Eternality
Associated with the
Emperor of China
Lucky Numbers:
Compiled By author from: yourchineseastrology.com

8. Symbolism: Numbers
UnLucky Numbers:
Compiled By author from: yourchineseastrology.com
Four:
四 Sì
Means Death
It’s as un-liked as the number 13
in the west
Seven:
七 Qī
Means Gone
Has the same pronunciation as
cheat

9. India:
An overview of the meaning of
colors, numbers & symbols.
Images from: google images
India
इंडिया

10. Symbolism: Animals & Plants
•Bull
•Saand
Cow
Gaay
Snake
Saanp
Jasmine
chamelee
Lotus
kamal
Marigold
gende ka
phool
Compiled By author from: astroulagam.com.my & hinduismfacts.org & beliefnet.com Images from: google images
गायसाांड सााँप कमल गेंदे का
फू लचमेली

11. Symbolism: Animals
Bull: स ांड
Symbol of: power,
fertility & rebirth
Symbol of Lord Shiva
A major part of
Hinduism
Cow: ग य
Symbol of: purity,
motherhood, & wealth
Most scared in Hindu
faith
Powerful symbol of
nature
Snake: स ाँप
Symbol of: strength &
fertility
Cobras are the most
powerful
Depicted with many
Hindu deities
Compiled By author from: hinduismfacts.org & beliefnet.com Images from: google images

12. Symbolism: Plants
Jasmine:
चमेली
Attachment,
Modesty, &
Elegance
Used in weddings
& other
decorations
Lotus:
कमल
Culture
Politeness
Used in many
rituals as part of
Hinduism
Marigold:
गेंदे का फू ल
Love Charm
Used as garlands
for Hindu gods &
goddess
Compiled By author from: astroulagam.com.my Images from: google images

13. Symbolism: Numbers
Lucky Numbers:
Compiled By author from: askastrologer.com
One:
एक
ek
Represents single-mindedness
in achieving objectives, creative
and starting new things
Nine:
नौ
nau
Represents love to the world

14. Symbolism: Numbers
UnLucky Numbers:
Compiled By author from: listovative.com & smosh.com
Eight:
आठ
aath
The harbinger of
destruction
Thirteen:
तेरह
terah
They don’t preform
big tasks begin new
business on the 13Th
Twenty Six:
छब्बीस
chhabbees
Adds up to 8 and
tragic events; made
this number unlucky

15. Work Cited:
• "5 Flowers That Are Important to Hindus and Its Meaning | Article | Astro Ulagam." 5 Flowers That Are Important to Hindus and Its Meaning | Article | Astro
Ulagam. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 July 2016.<http://www.astroulagam.com.my/Lifestyle/articledetails/tabid/4238/articleId/1304/5-Flowers-that-are-important-to-Hindus-
and-its-meaning>.
• "6 Unlucky Numbers From Different Cultures Around the World." SMOSH. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 July 2016.<http://www.smosh.com/smosh-pit/articles/unlucky-
numbers-different-cultures-around-world>.
• "Animal Symbolism in the Hindu Religion - Beliefnet." Animal Symbolism in the Hindu Religion. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 July
2016.<http://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/hinduism/galleries/animal-symbolism-in-the-hindu-religion.aspx?p=5>.
• "Chinese Lucky Number." S and Unlucky Numbers, Meanings of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 July 2016. <http://www.yourchineseastrology.com/lucky-
number.htm>.
• "Business Travel Fun: 13 Superstitions from Around the World." CorpTrav. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 July 2016.<http://blog.corptrav.com/business-travel-fun-13-
superstitions-from-around-the-world>.
• "Dictionary.com - The World's Favorite Online English Dictionary!"Dictionary.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 July 2016. <http://www.dictionary.com/>.
• "Discover Japan!" : Luck and Unlucky Number. Web. 01 Mar. 2016. <http://discover-jp.blogspot.com/2006/11/luck-and-unlucky-number.html>.
• "Guide to the Countries of the World :: Nations Online Project." Your Guide to the World. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 July 2016.<http://www.nationsonline.org/>.
• "Hinduism Facts | Facts about Hindu Religion." Hinduism Facts Facts about Hindu Religion. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 July 2016.<http://hinduismfacts.org/hindu-symbols/>.
• "Impact of Superstition: Writing on the Wall." The Impact of Superstition: Writing on the Wall. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 July
2016.<http://thinkbusiness.nus.edu/articles/item/251-the-impact-of-superstition-writing-on-the-wall>.

16. Work Cited:
• "Indian Astrology and Palmistry from Askastrologer.com - Indian Horoscopes, Traditional Hindu Astrology, Vedic Numerology." Indian Vedic
Numerology. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 July 2016. <http://www.askastrologer.com/numerology.html>.
• Rigby, Rhymer. "Rational about Superstition." Financial TImes. N.p., 14 Aug. 2013. Web. 12 July 2016. <https://next.ft.com/content/aa02a35e-0409-
11e3-8aab-00144feab7de>.
• “Rituals and Superstitions That Boost Your Business." Mike Michalowicz. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 July 2016.<http://www.mikemichalowicz.com/rituals-
superstitions-boost-business/>.
• Sukhraj, Ramona. "8 International Superstitions That Could Spell Bad News for Your Business." Impact. N.p., 13 May 2016. Web. 12 July 2016.
<https://www.impactbnd.com/blog/8-international-superstitions-everyone-in-business-should-remember>.
• Staff, Fast Company. "Office Superstitions, Revealed." Fast Company. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 July 2016.<http://www.fastcompany.com/3023292/office-
superstitions-revealed>.
• "Symbology In Japanese Culture." Cherry Blossom. N.p., 2013. Web. 12 July 2016. Information on website was gathered from Symbols of Japan by
Merrily Baird <http://www.cherryblossom.co.nz/Articles+of+Interest/Symbology.html>.
• "Top 15 Famous Indian Superstitions List - Listovative." Listovative. N.p., 2014. Web. 12 July 2016. <http://listovative.com/top-15-famous-indian-
superstitions-list/>.
• “Turn Superstition into Marketing Gold." Entrepreneur. N.p., 2009. Web. 12 July 2016.<https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/200024>.

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