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2. 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 .

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. List of lucky symbols - Wikipedia

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   Chinese [citation needed] Jew with a coin: Poland Thought to bring money. [26] [27] [28] Lemon pig: USA Thought to be lucky, or to absorb bad luck. [29] The lù or 子 zi Chinese A symbol thought to bring prosperity. Maneki-neko: Japanese, Chinese Often mistaken as a Chinese symbol due to its usage in Chinese communities, the Maneki-neko is ...

5. Xiangyun (Auspicious clouds) - Wikipedia

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   In Chinese language, clouds are called yun (云; 雲; yún) which is a homonym for the Chinese character yun "good fortune" (运; 運; yùn). [ 2 ] : 579 In Chinese culture, clouds (especially the five-coloured clouds) are perceived as an auspicious sign (e.g. an omen of peace [ 4 ] ), [ 2 ] : 579 a symbol of Heaven, [ 4 ] and the expression of ...

6. 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 ...

7. 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 ...

8. Ruyi (scepter) - Wikipedia

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   A ruyi (Chinese: 如意; pinyin: Rúyì; lit. 'as desired', 'as [you] wish') is a Chinese curved decorative object that serves as either a ceremonial scepter in Chinese Buddhism or a talisman symbolizing power and good fortune in Chinese folklore. The "ruyi" image frequently appears as a motif in Asian art.

9. Shou (character) - Wikipedia

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   The Chinese character shòu (壽) is usually found on textiles, furniture, ceramics and jewelry. The ideograph may appear alone or be surrounded by flowers, bats, or other good luck symbols, but will always hold a central position.