happiness, good fortune, blessings

HSK 5 13
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Meaning and Usage

The character (fú) primarily means 'good fortune,' 'blessing,' or 'happiness.' It is commonly used in cultural contexts related to luck and prosperity, especially during festivals like the Chinese New Year.

Common Collocations

  • (tiē fú zì): to paste the character , usually on doors or windows to invite good luck.
  • 福气 (fúqì): a noun meaning 'blessing' or 'good fortune,' often referring to one's fate or luck.
  • 幸福 (xìngfú): happiness or well-being, often used to describe emotional or family happiness.

Usage Notes

is often seen in decorations and greetings wishing others good luck and happiness. It can be used both as a standalone noun and as part of compound words. When used in phrases like , it carries a strong cultural significance tied to traditional customs.

Common Confusion

should not be confused with (fù), which means 'wealth.' While both relate to positive outcomes, emphasizes luck and blessings rather than material wealth.

예문

新年到了,大家都喜欢贴‘福’字在门上,寓意带来好运和幸福。

Xīnnián dàole, dàjiā dōu xǐhuān tiē ‘fú’ zì zài mén shàng, yùyì dàilái

When the New Year arrives, everyone likes to paste the character ‘福’ on the

他觉得拥有健康和家庭的幸福才是真正的福气。

Tā juéde yǒngyǒu jiànkāng hé jiātíng de xìngfú cái shì zhēnzhèng de fúqì.

He believes that having health and family happiness is the true blessing.

这座寺庙以祈求福气和安康而闻名。

Zhè zuò sìmiào yǐ qíqiú fúqì hé ānkāng ér wénmíng.

This temple is famous for praying for blessings and well-being.