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If you were a domain investor back in the 2015 / 2016 timeframe, you may have done a lot of research into numeric domains, Chinese numerology and Chinese phonetic interpretation. There was an explosion of investment in 4N, 5N and even 6N dot coms (and some other extensions) at the time. Much of that has tailed off since, but shorter numerics (typically 4N or less) and very highly valued number combinations in 5N and 6N still have significant value. We didn’t have ChatGPT back then to explain it all to us so we had to ask Chinese friends and neighbors what these number combos meant. I found it fascinating. Here’s a list of 4N domains that sold at GoDaddy expired auctions in April of this year along with what ChatGPT had to say about them. It’s explanations with regard to quality largely align with the prices the domains fetched at auction.
| Domain | Bids | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8789.com | 122 | $42,000 |
| 9212.com | 75 | $14,750 |
| 7865.com | 96 | $13,750 |
| 9205.com | 106 | $11,500 |
| 6467.com | 87 | $11,750 |
| 1793.com | 91 | $10,250 |
| 9306.com | 76 | $9,600 |
| 6015.com | 102 | $9,000 |
| 8344.com | 96 | $8,600 |
| 9347.com | 66 | $7,200 |
| 5994.com | 55 | $7,100 |
| 9746.com | 55 | $6,199 |
| 4890.com | 45 | $4,551 |
🔢 Key Number Sounds (Mandarin Pinyin & Common Associations):
| Number | Sound | Interpreted Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | líng | Placeholder, completeness |
| 1 | yī | One, definite, beginning |
| 2 | èr | Easy, smooth, pair |
| 3 | sān | Life, birth, growth |
| 4 | sì | Death (unlucky) or stability in some regions |
| 5 | wǔ | Me, nothing, not |
| 6 | liù | Smooth, success, good luck |
| 7 | qī | Together, arise, spirit |
| 8 | bā | Wealth, prosperity |
| 9 | jiǔ | Long-lasting, eternal |
🔍 Domain Interpretations:
- 6467.com
6-4-6-7→ Smooth-death-smooth-up
Interpretation: Phonetically less desirable due to double 4 (sì = death), but the repetition of 6 and the rising 7 can soften it. Could imply recovering from hardship or stability followed by growth. - 6015.com
6-0-1-5→ Smooth-zero-one-me
Interpretation: May imply a fresh start or “I begin again smoothly”. The 0 and 1 combo can feel techy, and the 5 (“me”) gives it personalization. - 1793.com
1-7-9-3→ One-rise-forever-life
Interpretation: Very positive. Could be read as “rise forever in life” or “continuous growth and longevity.” Strong numerology appeal. - 8344.com
8-3-4-4→ Wealth-life-death-death
Interpretation: The double 4 can be problematic, especially at the end. The domain starts strong (8-3), but the ending may turn off superstitious buyers. - 8789.com
8-7-8-9→ Wealth-rise-wealth-forever
Interpretation: Strong! Suggests “continuous rise in wealth and longevity”. Repeating lucky numbers. Very desirable pattern. - 9205.com
9-2-0-5→ Forever-easy-zero-me
Interpretation: Could suggest “eternal ease” or “smooth path for me”. Not especially premium but has positive tones. - 9212.com
9-2-1-2→ Forever-easy-one-easy
Interpretation: Good symmetry. Could mean “easy path forever” or “together forever”. Sounds harmonious and clean. - 9306.com
9-3-0-6→ Forever-life-zero-smooth
Interpretation: Suggests “lifelong smoothness” or “eternal success.” The 06 ending is a commonly liked combo in numeric domains. - 9347.com
9-3-4-7→ Forever-life-death-rise
Interpretation: Mixed. The 4 is softened by being surrounded by strong numbers. Possibly implies “rebirth after hardship.” - 5994.com
5-9-9-4→ Me-forever-forever-death
Interpretation: Negative connotation due to ending in 4 and double 9 could feel ironic (e.g., “forever-death”). Not ideal in Chinese markets. - 9746.com
9-7-4-6→ Forever-rise-death-smooth
Interpretation: Some tension between 4 (death) and 6 (smooth). Might imply “overcoming obstacles to reach success.” - 4890.com
4-8-9-0→ Death-wealth-forever-zero
Interpretation: Unbalanced; 4 at the front and 0 at the end isn’t ideal. The middle 8-9 is strong but doesn’t redeem the rest fully. - 7865.com
7-8-6-5→ Rise-wealth-smooth-me
Interpretation: Positive! Reads like “I rise smoothly toward wealth.” Good phonetic harmony and upward implication.
🧠 Summary (Grouped Roughly by Appeal):
✅ Desirable / Brandable
- 8789.com – top-tier: wealth & longevity
- 1793.com – growth & longevity
- 7865.com, 9212.com, 9306.com – smooth, prosperous themes
⚖️ Neutral / Context-dependent
- 6015.com, 9205.com, 9347.com, 9746.com – could be spun positively
- 6467.com, 4890.com – mixed, due to 4s
🚫 Less desirable (for Chinese market)
- 8344.com, 5994.com – double 4 is a hard sell
Check out the daily recaps to see what sold for how much at the various marketplaces. Here is the most recent one if you missed it. Daily Recap
Dynadot
TaxLand.com A magical place for accountants to visit
Light.im Taken in over 400 extensions
Data.us Fantastic keyword with an ok tld – taken in over 700 extensions
Namejet
ChildCustody.com Common legal term auction that closes in a few days
FrenchSchool.com Several of these around the world – my uncle actually owns one
SunsetCove.com Sounds like a resort I’d like to visit
Atom – Auction Events
DXDM.com There’s a domain related acronym in there somewhere
OODS.com Great letters and kind of pronounceable
AVVV.com Triple repeater for the win
See other one 4L .com auctions here
Sedo
K97.com Nice opening bid
EXZA.com Pronounceable 4L has met reserve and will sell
NVML.com This one has a couple of built in kickers. NV for Nevada or ML for machine language
Catched
Quantum.finance Climbing up the leaderboard
Adapt.fi Interesting keyword for dot fi
Defi.center Taken in over 500 extensions
Godaddy Domains with Bids
FarmToKitchen.com It does usually go farm -> kitchen -> table
RareSkills.com Pretty great name for niche recruiting
WebFinds.com Build the next Wirecutter
Godaddy Domains with no Bids
OutsideAgain.com Outdoor apparel, camping, fishing, hunting, etc…
NurturedVine.com Great name for a wine business
MargaritaShop.com Sell tequila and all the other margarita paraphernalia
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