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  2. Shou (character) - Wikipedia

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    Longevity is commonly recognized as one of the Five Blessings (wǔfú 五福 – longevity, wealth, health, love of virtue, a peaceful death) of Chinese belief [3] that are often depicted in the homophonous rendition of five flying bats because the word for "bat" in Chinese (fú 蝠) sounds like the word for "good fortune" or "happiness" (fú ...

  3. List of Chinese symbols, designs, and art motifs - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] Chinese symbols often have auspicious meanings associated to them, such as good fortune, happiness, and also represent what would be considered as human virtues, such as filial piety, loyalty, and wisdom, [1] and can even convey the desires or wishes of the Chinese people to experience the good things in life. [2]

  4. Wufu - Wikipedia

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    Wufu (Chinese: 五福), meaning the five blessings, is a concept that signify a grouping of certain good fortunes and luck in Chinese culture. The number five is regarded as an auspicious number in Chinese traditions and closely associated with the Five Elements ( Wu Xing , Chinese: 五行 ), which are essential for a good life as well as the ...

  5. Leap year superstitions and traditions from around the world

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    In Chinese culture, this year marks the Year of the Wood Dragon, which promises success and authority. What’s more, according to the calendar, this year is a leap year , meaning we get one extra ...

  6. Fu (character) - Wikipedia

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    The Chinese character fu (福; fú ⓘ), meaning 'fortune' or 'good luck' is represented both as a Chinese ideograph and, at times, pictorially, in one of its homophonous forms. It is often found on a figurine of the male god of the same name, one of the trio of "star gods" Fú, Lù, and Shòu.

  7. Chinese auspicious ornaments in textile and clothing

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    Chinese bat (Chinese: 蝠; pinyin: fú) motifs often look like a butterfly. [16]: 11 A bat is a symbol of happiness. [1] Bats have an auspicious meaning as the Chinese words for hongfu (Chinese: 红蝠; lit. 'red bats') sounds similar to the phrase "abundant good fortune". [16]: 11

  8. Sanxing (deities) - Wikipedia

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    The term is commonly used in Chinese culture to denote the three attributes of a good life. Statues of these three gods are found on the facades of folk religion's temples, ancestral shrines , in homes and many Chinese-owned shops, often on small altars with a glass of water, an orange or other auspicious offerings, especially during Chinese ...

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