In the past, even mentioning the word "death" was believed to bring bad luck, and preparing one's own funeral while still alive was a major taboo.

在过去，即便仅仅提到“死”这个词也被认为会带来不好的运气，而在一个人活着的时候便操办他的葬礼更是一个重大的禁忌。

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Taro is often boiled, peeled and eaten after dipping in caster sugar – it's even said to dispel bad luck.

人们认为，将水煮芋头剥皮后蘸糖吃，能够驱除厄运。

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While skill plays a huge part in winning, sometimes even the most talented players can have bad luck and get knocked out of the event early.

虽然技巧对输赢影响很大，但有时连最有天份的玩家也可能走霉运，在活动中早早就被淘汰。

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And in New York City, a favoured destination due to its iconic image and excellent shopping, the Marriott Marquis has even replaced room numbers on the 44th floor with names, because the number four is considered bad luck in Chinese culture.

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