Nine - Longevity and Harmony

“Nine” is the largest number of one figure number. It has the same pronunciation of “Longevity” in Chinese.

The number 9 was historically associated with the Emperor of China, and the number was frequently used in matters relating to the Emperor, for example, the Emperor's robes often had nine dragons, and Chinese mythology held that the dragon has nine children. It also symbolizes harmony.

Nine-rank system: establishment of the imperial examinations officials

九品中正制: 魏晉南北朝時期中央政府的一種官員選拔制度

Nine bestowments: awards given by Chinese emperors to extraordinary officials

九錫: 皇帝給臣子的九種最高賞賜