中国人为什么偏爱数字8？

Chinese people love the number eight. 中国人呀，特别喜欢数字8。 Eight sounds like the word for wealth. 因为8的读音，像“发财”的发。 Everyone wants a little good luck. 谁都想沾点，发财的好运气。 Phone numbers with eight are popular. 所以带8的手机号，特别抢手。 Some people pay a lot for them. 有的人为了它，愿意多花钱。 Even car numbers love the eight. 连车牌里，也爱挑个8。 At least it brings a happy feeling. 至少呀，图个开心吉利。