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A number code in Chinese chat meaning "for a lifetime": the digits read yī sān yī sì, which sound like 一生一世 ("one life, one world", i.e. forever). It is mostly used in romantic messages, often joined to 520 as 5201314, "I love you for life".

REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE

"Under the photo of the couple, a friend commented, "5201314!""

LORE & ORIGIN

A language-learning article explains that 1314 (yī sān yī sì) sounds like 一生一世, with 3 close to 生 and 4 close to 世. Chinese Wiktionary lists 1314 as a slang form of 一生一世. It is mainly a love-and-commitment pun and is often paired with 520 ("I love you"). No dated first use or originating community is documented.

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Undated; Chinese chat and online romance culture
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