Homonym: Number 888 (Fortune)
The number 888 is often associated with good fortune and prosperity in various cultures, particularly in Chinese culture. This is because the pronunciation of the number eight sounds similar to the word for wealth or fortune. As a result, many people seek to incorporate the number 888 into their lives, such as in phone numbers, addresses, or license plates.
In mathematics, 888 is an even composite number, meaning it can be divided by numbers other than one and itself. It can be factored into prime numbers as 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 37. Additionally, 888 is the sum of the first 36 integers, making it a triangular number.