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; 2. It is the symbol of our achievements, status and honor. No. 1 is the target of many successful people who wants to stand at the pinnacle(顶点) of career and life and always be the blessed one of God(天之骄子). For example, the Olympic Games, the gold medal means first, thus all the athletes spend countless efforts for it regardless of their nationality; it not only represents the participants’ highest ability and the achievement, but also brings great glory to the winner’s country and people.;Number 2;In the west, 2 is the first even number with negative nature or qualities (阴性) as it belongs to the field of the moon(属于月亮的领域). This is the first number related to three-dimensional space. “2” is divisible and cannot symbolize the soul or spirit except material or physical things. ;Number 3;Besides, we have many ideas about three. Such as: the three lives (the previous life, this life, and the afterlife (前生、今生、来生为三生)； 2. three moral principles(三纲): ruler guides subjects, father guides son, husband guides wife. 3. three generations: father, son, and grandson(父子孙为三族) 4. three religions(三教) : Confucianism(儒教), Buddhism(佛教), and Taoism(道教). ;5. it has the meaning of auspiciousness and longevity as a lucky number, such as: 1) Three Rams Bring Bliss (三羊开泰); 2) Three durable plants of winter (岁寒三友) -- pine, bamboo and plum blossom. However, the pronunciation of “三” is similar with “ 散” (separation), we should be cautious to use it in many happy situations, especially wedding occasions. ;“3” is respected in western culture. It is an odd number with positive nature or qualities (阳性). It is the symbol of reproductive ability and belongs to the field of Mars(属于火星的领域). Pythagoras, the philosopher of ancient Greece, called 3 “the perfect number”. According to the ancient Greek Mythology, the universe is governed by three Gods, namely, Jupiter (the Main God), Neptune (God of the Sea), and Pluto (God of Death)。 The trinity（三位一体） in Christi