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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.

💡 Complete Picture: Chinese users employ both global common passwords AND the cultural patterns listed below. Both should be avoided for security.

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
Cultural Risk: Lucky numbers (8, 6) and romantic numbers (520 = "I love you") are widely known and targeted.

📅 Significant Dates

Important Chinese historical and cultural dates create predictable patterns:

  • 26 1949101
  • 27 2024龙
  • 28 19840203
  • 29 2008beijing
  • 30 spring2024
Pattern: National Day, Olympics, and zodiac years frequently appear in Chinese passwords.

🏙️ City & Regional References

Major Chinese cities and regions feature prominently in weak passwords:

  • 31 beijing123
  • 32 shanghai1
  • 33 guangzhou
  • 34 shenzhen1
  • 35 chengdu123
Vulnerability: City names are easily guessed by attackers familiar with Chinese geography.

🐲 Cultural Symbols

Traditional Chinese cultural elements create predictable password vulnerabilities:

  • 36 dragon2024
  • 37 phoenix123
  • 38 panda2024
  • 39 tiger123
  • 40 bamboo123
Cultural Risk: Zodiac animals and cultural symbols are internationally recognizable Chinese references.

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
1888888Lucky NumbersMost auspicious number in Chinese cultureCritical
2168168Lucky Numbers"一路发" (prosperity all the way)High
3520520Romantic Numbers"我爱你" (I love you) in numbersHigh
4888999Lucky NumbersCombination of fortune numbersHigh
51314520Romantic Numbers"一生一世我爱你" (I love you forever)High
61949101Historical DatePeople's Republic founding dateMedium
72008beijingHistorical Event2008 Olympics in BeijingMedium
8beijing123GeographicCapital cityHigh
9shanghai1GeographicMajor economic centerHigh
10guangzhouGeographicSouthern metropolisMedium
11shenzhen1GeographicTech hub cityMedium
12chengdu123GeographicWestern China major cityMedium
13dragon2024Zodiac/CulturalYear of the DragonHigh
14tiger123Zodiac AnimalChinese zodiac signMedium
15panda2024National SymbolChina's national animalMedium
16phoenix123MythologicalTraditional Chinese symbolMedium
17bamboo123Cultural SymbolTraditional Chinese plantLow
18999888Lucky NumbersFortune and prosperity combinationHigh
19789456Ascending NumbersUpward progression symbolismMedium
20qinai520Romantic + Numbers"亲爱" (dear) + "I love you"Medium
21hongkong1GeographicSpecial Administrative RegionMedium
22wuhan123GeographicCentral China major cityMedium
23xian2024GeographicAncient capital cityMedium
24nanjing1GeographicHistorical Chinese capitalMedium
25hangzhou1GeographicEastern China tech cityMedium
26suzhou123GeographicJiangsu province cityLow
27dalian123GeographicNortheast China port cityLow
28kunming1GeographicSouthwest China cityLow
29changsha1GeographicCentral south cityLow
30jinan2024GeographicShandong province capitalLow

🛡️ 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
⚠️ Cultural Number Risk: Chinese cultural emphasis on lucky numbers (8, 6) and romantic number codes (520) makes these patterns extremely vulnerable to targeted attacks by those familiar with Chinese culture.

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