Why is 500 yuan taboo for the share money? How much is the share money usually given?

Giving money as a gift is an inevitable part of attending the weddings of relatives and friends. It has become an established custom. Giving money as a gift not only represents your blessing to the newlyweds, but also is a form of social etiquette and courtesy. Why is it taboo to give 500 as a gift?

Why is 500 yuan taboo?

The purpose of the gift money is to send blessings to the newlyweds and wish them a good start in their married life, so the amount of the gift money must be an auspicious number or an even number. The 5 in "500" is an odd number, so it is considered an unlucky number. For example, 3 and 7 are also odd numbers, and although 4 is an even number, it sounds the same as “death”, so it is also unlucky.

How much is the share money usually given?

1. The amount of the gift money should be auspicious. Generally, the amount of the gift money will be "6, 8, 9" and other numbers that represent good meanings. Although 9 is a singular number, it has the beautiful meaning of "long and lasting". "6, 8" can represent a smooth and prosperous life in the future, so they will become a popular choice for many people as gift money.
2. 288: The homonym of the last digit 88 represents getting rich.
3. 366: The homonym of the last digit 66 represents smooth sailing.
4. 600: It means everything is going well for everyone. 6 is an auspicious number, 600 is an even number, and 00 represents the happiness of a couple.
5. 666: It means blessing the couple all the best.
6. 888: Homophonic to “fa” (meaning “get rich”), meaning “get rich”.
7. 999: It means the love between husband and wife will last forever, and your friendship will also last forever.
8. 1001: This number is usually given to newlyweds by parents, meaning one in a thousand.
9. 1314: It means the couple’s love will be sweet and last a lifetime.
10. 1999: It means the newlyweds will have a long and happy life together.
11. 2009: It means long-lasting love between two people. There are also 2099, 2188, 2998 and 2999 which have the same meaning.