Aug 8, 2008, or 08-08-08, is more than just a date: it marks both the opening of the Beijing Olympic Games and is considered a lucky day for marriage with so many eights.

• 2008年8月8号已经不再是一个日期，它既标志着北京奥运会的开始，又因带很多个“八”而被看成一个结婚的幸运日。