In Chinese slang, 888 generally signifies "triple fortune" or "wealth," and is often used as a way to say "bye bye" online.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
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Fortune and Wealth: The number 8 (八, bā) in Chinese sounds similar to 發 (fā), which is the first syllable of 發財 (fācái), meaning "to get rich" or "become wealthy." Therefore, the number 8 is associated with good fortune, wealth, and prosperity. When tripled to 888, this association is amplified, symbolizing even greater fortune. As the Wikipedia entry for the number 888 explains, it can represent triple fortune.
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"Bye Bye": The pronunciation of 8 (bā) is similar to "ba" in "bye bye". So, 88 means bye bye and 888 means bye bye bye.
Essentially, 888 is a lucky number and shorthand depending on the context. It can either mean someone is wishing you great fortune or that they are simply saying goodbye.
