Meaning of digits 0–9 and lucky endings (Than Tai, Loc Phat)

In Vietnamese (and East Asian) number culture, each digit carries meaning, mostly from homophones and the five elements.

Digits 0–9

0 roundness · 1 leadership · 2 pairing/harmony · 3 growth · 4 stable but often avoided (sounds like "death") · 5 balance · 6 prosperity (Lộc) · 7 steadfast · 8 wealth (Phát) · 9 longevity.

Famous lucky endings

39/79 — Than Tai (God of Wealth); 38/78 — Ong Dia; 68/86 — Loc Phat; doubles 66/88/99; four/three-of-a-kind.

Endings often avoided

49, 53; and endings heavy with 4.

Key note

A generally lucky number may not fit your destiny. Check with the SIM tool or license plate. For reference only.