China's Worst Passwords 2024
Analysis of password security vulnerabilities and trends specific to Chinese users
📊 Data Methodology
This analysis focuses on China-specific password patterns. The list below shows the 30 most common Chinese cultural password patterns (originally ranked 21-50 in combined analysis). For the top 20 global passwords that are also used in China (like "123456", "password", etc.), please refer to our Global Password Analysis.
Executive Summary
Our analysis of Chinese password breach data reveals concerning trends specific to China and global patterns adopted by Chinese users.
123456
Most common password in China
83%
Use numeric-only patterns
67%
Include cultural number sequences
Unique Chinese Password Patterns
Chinese users exhibit distinctive password behaviors influenced by numeric preferences, cultural symbolism, and linguistic patterns.
🔢 Lucky Number Combinations
Chinese culture's emphasis on lucky numbers creates predictable password patterns:
- 21 888888
- 22 666666
- 23 168168
- 24 520520
- 25 888999
📅 Significant Dates
Important Chinese historical and cultural dates create predictable patterns:
- 26 1949101
- 27 2024龙
- 28 19840203
- 29 2008beijing
- 30 spring2024
🏙️ City & Regional References
Major Chinese cities and regions feature prominently in weak passwords:
- 31 beijing123
- 32 shanghai1
- 33 guangzhou
- 34 shenzhen1
- 35 chengdu123
🐲 Cultural Symbols
Traditional Chinese cultural elements create predictable password vulnerabilities:
- 36 dragon2024
- 37 phoenix123
- 38 panda2024
- 39 tiger123
- 40 bamboo123
Top 30 China-Specific Password Patterns
Cultural Vulnerabilities: These passwords reflect uniquely Chinese cultural patterns and should be avoided. For global common passwords also used in China, see our Global Analysis.
| Rank | Password | Category | Cultural Context | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China-Specific Cultural Password Patterns For global patterns (123456, password, etc.), see Global Analysis | ||||
| 1 | 888888 | Lucky Numbers | Most auspicious number in Chinese culture | Critical |
| 2 | 168168 | Lucky Numbers | "一路发" (prosperity all the way) | High |
| 3 | 520520 | Romantic Numbers | "我爱你" (I love you) in numbers | High |
| 4 | 888999 | Lucky Numbers | Combination of fortune numbers | High |
| 5 | 1314520 | Romantic Numbers | "一生一世我爱你" (I love you forever) | High |
| 6 | 1949101 | Historical Date | People's Republic founding date | Medium |
| 7 | 2008beijing | Historical Event | 2008 Olympics in Beijing | Medium |
| 8 | beijing123 | Geographic | Capital city | High |
| 9 | shanghai1 | Geographic | Major economic center | High |
| 10 | guangzhou | Geographic | Southern metropolis | Medium |
| 11 | shenzhen1 | Geographic | Tech hub city | Medium |
| 12 | chengdu123 | Geographic | Western China major city | Medium |
| 13 | dragon2024 | Zodiac/Cultural | Year of the Dragon | High |
| 14 | tiger123 | Zodiac Animal | Chinese zodiac sign | Medium |
| 15 | panda2024 | National Symbol | China's national animal | Medium |
| 16 | phoenix123 | Mythological | Traditional Chinese symbol | Medium |
| 17 | bamboo123 | Cultural Symbol | Traditional Chinese plant | Low |
| 18 | 999888 | Lucky Numbers | Fortune and prosperity combination | High |
| 19 | 789456 | Ascending Numbers | Upward progression symbolism | Medium |
| 20 | qinai520 | Romantic + Numbers | "亲爱" (dear) + "I love you" | Medium |
| 21 | hongkong1 | Geographic | Special Administrative Region | Medium |
| 22 | wuhan123 | Geographic | Central China major city | Medium |
| 23 | xian2024 | Geographic | Ancient capital city | Medium |
| 24 | nanjing1 | Geographic | Historical Chinese capital | Medium |
| 25 | hangzhou1 | Geographic | Eastern China tech city | Medium |
| 26 | suzhou123 | Geographic | Jiangsu province city | Low |
| 27 | dalian123 | Geographic | Northeast China port city | Low |
| 28 | kunming1 | Geographic | Southwest China city | Low |
| 29 | changsha1 | Geographic | Central south city | Low |
| 30 | jinan2024 | Geographic | Shandong province capital | Low |
🛡️ Security Recommendations for Chinese Users
❌ Avoid These Patterns:
- Lucky number combinations (888, 168, 520)
- Chinese city names + numbers
- Zodiac animals + years
- Historical dates (1949, 2008)
- Romantic number codes (520, 1314)
- Sequential numbers (123456, 654321)
- Cultural symbols (dragon, panda, phoenix)
- Global common passwords
✅ Better Alternatives:
- Use international phrases unrelated to Chinese culture
- Avoid culturally significant numbers
- Mix languages from different cultures
- Include symbols throughout password
- Use password manager for unique passwords
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Make passwords 12+ characters minimum
- Avoid predictable geographic references