Hanoi License Plates: Decoding Meaning and Feng Shui

The saying “A beautiful license plate, a smooth ride” has become a deeply rooted spiritual belief for many Vietnamese when it comes to buying a vehicle. What’s so special about Hanoi license plates? How do you choose a plate that’s both aesthetically pleasing and aligned with feng shui? Let’s decode the mysteries behind these seemingly random numbers with XE TẢI HÀ NỘI!

Hanoi License Plates – Your Vehicle’s “ID Card”

Did you know that a license plate is like an “ID card” for each vehicle, carrying important information to identify its “owner”?

Decoding the Structure of Hanoi License Plates

Hanoi license plates currently comply with regulations outlined in Circular No. 15/2014/TT-BCA, consisting of 8 characters divided into 3 parts:

• First Part: The first 2 digits represent the province/city code. For Hanoi, the codes are 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 (depending on the registered district).
• Middle Part: The next 2 letters indicate the vehicle type. For example: A (motorcycle), B (passenger car), C (truck), D (bus)…
• Last Part: The final 4 digits are a random sequence.

Hanoi license plate example

The Meaning of “Lucky” Numbers

Beyond basic information, the final sequence of digits on a license plate holds spiritual significance for many people when choosing a vehicle.

Folk Beliefs about Number Meanings

Vietnamese culture often assigns specific meanings to each number, for example:

• Number 1: First, unique, signifies a favorable beginning.
• Number 3: Talent, symbolizes stability and growth.
• Number 5: Five elements, represents balance and harmony.
• Number 6: Fortune, brings wealth and luck.
• Number 8: Prosperity, growth, and affluence.
• Number 9: Eternity, longevity.

Popular “Lucky” Number Sequences

Based on the meaning of each number, people often prefer license plates with “lucky” sequences like:

• Quadruple: 4 identical last digits (e.g., 3333, 6666) – symbolizes luck and complete success.
• Quintuple: 5 identical last digits – represents power and status.
• Fortune and Prosperity: 68, 86 – brings wealth and prosperity.
• Progress: 1368, 3689 – signifies continuous progress and development.

Choosing a Feng Shui License Plate – Should You?

The belief in feng shui is deeply ingrained in Vietnamese culture. Choosing a license plate that aligns with feng shui is seen as a way to seek safety and good fortune for oneself and one’s family.

However, according to Mr. Nguyen Van A, a feng shui expert in Hanoi, “Choosing a feng shui license plate should be based on many factors, not just the meaning of the numbers. The most important thing is to obey traffic laws and drive safely.”

Man examining a license plate

Considerations When Choosing a License Plate

• Understand the Law: Avoid choosing “fake” or “duplicate” license plates that can cause legal problems.
• Don’t Overly Rely on Spirituality: Remember that the license plate is only a small part; the most important factor is the driver’s awareness.

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This article has provided helpful information about Hanoi license plates. If you are looking to buy a truck or need more advice on truck models, please contact XE TẢI HÀ NỘI:

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