The Chinese Character “Fu” in Chinese People’s Life
“福”字与百姓生活
Course Syllabus 课程章节
1“Fu” is a very old word in Chinese. It was invented as early as more than 3,000 years ago. “Fu” initially meant praying for gods’ protection and happiness for the people and their family. As time went by, it has gradually taken on such meaning as “good luck, fortune and blessing.” Because of its implication of auspiciousness, people have developed a profoundly special feeling towards it. They write the word “Fu” in a variety of styles and poster it everywhere to express their longing for happiness.
“福”字是一个古老的汉字,早在3000多年前的“甲骨文”时期,这个字就产生了。“福”字最早的意思,就是祈求神灵保护、希望自己和全家幸福,慢慢地,就有了“福气、运气、祝福”等意思。由于“福”字有这样好的寓意,人们就对它产生的深深的感情,用各种各样的字体来写“福”字,在各种各样的地方贴“福”字,以表达对幸福的向往。