6 in Cantonese = 六 (luk⁶)

The number 6 in Cantonese is 六 (luk) pronounced "look" with a low level tone (tone 6) and unreleased "k". It's considered lucky.

Quick Answer

Pronunciation

Luk (六) with tone 6:

• Say "look" but don't release the "k"
• Stop abruptly at the "k"
• Keep pitch low and level (tone 6)
• The "k" is an unreleased stop

Tone 6: Low level (22) - keep voice low and flat

The final "k":

• Unreleased/stopped consonant
• Cut off abruptly
• Don't release air
• Common in Cantonese endings

Cultural Significance: Lucky Number

Why 6 is lucky:

• 六 (luk⁶) sounds like 祿 (luk⁶) = prosperity, good fortune
• Represents smooth progress
• Everything going well

Real-world impact:

• Phone numbers with 6 are desirable
• License plates with 6 are valued
• Addresses with 6 are good
• Business openings on 6th

Practical Usage

Counting: ...五、六、七... (ng⁵, luk⁶, cat¹...) Phone numbers: 6 = 六 (luk⁶) Prices: $6 = 六蚊 (luk⁶ man¹) Times: 6:00 = 六點 (luk⁶ dim²)

Common Phrases

第六 (dai⁶ luk⁶): Sixth 六個 (luk⁶ go³): Six (items) 六六大順 (luk⁶ luk⁶ daai⁶ seon⁶): Everything goes smoothly

Quick Takeaways

• 6 = 六 (luk⁶)
• Tone 6: low level
• Lucky number - smooth/prosperity
• Unreleased "k" ending
• Desirable in phone numbers
• Jyutping: luk⁶

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