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福
Fú
Literal: Fortune/Blessing
Destiny & FortuneMeaning
Good fortune, blessings, and happiness. One of the most important characters in Chinese culture, displayed prominently during Lunar New Year — often hung upside down because 'upside down' (倒) sounds like 'arrived' (到), meaning 'fortune has arrived.'
Usage Example
“We hang the fu character upside down on the door for New Year.”