The Character Library
Characters, pairs, and phrases —
each a quiet gift.
Single characters, two-character pairs, and four-character blessings, each hand-brushed by Artist Lina Sun on rice paper. Click any one to read its meaning, the moments it suits, and the people who treasure it.
Single-Character · 单字
- 福Fú Blessing · Good Fortune · Happiness
- 爱 / 愛Simplified / Traditional Ài Love · Affection · Devotion
- 寿 / 壽Simplified / Traditional Shòu Longevity · Long Life · Health and Vitality
- 安Ān Peace · Safety · Tranquility
- 和Hé Harmony · Balance · Togetherness
- 喜Xǐ Joy · Happiness · Celebration
- 财 / 財Simplified / Traditional Cái Prosperity · Abundance · Success
- 瑞Ruì Good Tidings · Blessing · Promise of a Bright Year
- 勇Yǒng Courage · Strength · Bravery
- 宁 / 寧Simplified / Traditional Níng Serenity · Inner Calm · Stillness
- 康Kāng Health · Well-being · Wholeness
- 慧Huì Wisdom · Clarity · Discernment
- 勤Qín Diligence · Industriousness · Steady Effort
- 信Xìn Trust · Faithfulness · Integrity
- 敬Jìng Respect · Reverence · Honor
- 诚 / 誠Simplified / Traditional Chéng Sincerity · Honesty · Integrity
- 静 / 靜Simplified / Traditional Jìng Stillness · Tranquility · Quiet
- 智Zhì Intelligence · Wisdom · Practical Judgment
- 龙 / 龍Simplified / Traditional Lóng Dragon · Power · Auspicious Strength
- 力Lì Strength · Force · The Power to Act
- 顺 / 順Simplified / Traditional Shùn Smooth Going · Flowing Well · Without Obstruction
- 善Shàn Goodness · Kindness · Moral Virtue
- 真Zhēn Authenticity · Genuineness · True to Oneself
- 美Měi Beauty · Elegance · Flourishing
- 德Dé Virtue · Character · Moral Excellence
- 乐Lè Joy · Happiness · Delight
- 仁Rén Benevolence · Humaneness · Kindness
- 孝Xiào Filial Piety · Devotion to Parents · Respect for Elders
- 恒Héng Constancy · Steadfastness · Perseverance
- 雅Yǎ Elegance · Refinement · Grace
- 贤Xián Worthy · Virtuous and Able · Excellent Character
- 忠Zhōng Loyalty · Faithfulness · Wholehearted Devotion
- 明Míng Clarity · Brightness · Clear-Sighted Perception
- 毅Yì Resolve · Steadfast Determination · Inner Grit
- 丰Fēng Abundance · Richness · Fullness
- 刚Gāng Principled Firmness · Inner Strength · Unyielding Character
- 坚Jiān Tenacity · Solid Firmness · The Strength That Does Not Crack
- 伟Wěi Greatness · Genuine Magnitude · Consequential Presence
- 强Qiáng Strength · Vigorous Capacity · The Power to Act
- 铭Míng Inscription · Engraved in Memory · A Lesson That Does Not Fade
- 温Wēn Warmth · Gentleness · Mild Kindness
- 谦Qiān Humility · Modesty · Unassuming Strength
- 润Rùn Moisten · Nourish · Lustrous
- 慈Cí Compassion · Tender Love · Loving-Kindness
- 泰Tài Grand Peace · Security · Untroubled Ease
Two-Character · 双字
- 平安Píng Ān Peace · Safety · Well-being
- 安康Ān Kāng Peace · Health · Wholeness of Body and Mind
- Simplified / Traditional Fú Shòu Blessing · Longevity · A Long and Happy Life福寿/福壽
- Simplified / Traditional Fù Guì Wealth · Honor · Prosperity with Standing富贵/富貴
- 吉祥Jí Xiáng Auspiciousness · Good Omen · The Promise of Good Things
- 如意Rú Yì As You Wish · Aligned with the Heart
- Simplified / Traditional Xǐ Lè Joy · Daily Gladness · The Quiet Warmth That Lasts喜乐/喜樂
- 知足Zhī Zú Contentment · Knowing What is Enough
- 厚德Hòu Dé Deep Virtue · Generous Character · A Ground That Holds
- Simplified / Traditional Fú Lù Blessing · Prosperity · Abundance Through a Respected Place福禄/福祿
- Simplified / Traditional Cháng Shòu Longevity · Long Life长寿/長壽
- Simplified / Traditional Hé Shùn Harmony and Smooth Going · Accord at Home和顺/和順
- Simplified / Traditional Kāng Níng Health and Ease · Wholeness in Body and Mind康宁/康寧
- 家和Jiā Hé Family Harmony · Household at Peace
- 福至Fú Zhì Blessings Arrive · Fortune Has Come
- 祥和Xiáng Hé Auspiciousness and Harmony · Favorable Signs · Accord
- 安泰Ān Tài Peace and Prosperity · Settled Within, Flourishing Without
- 和美Hé Měi Harmony and Beauty · The Accord That Ripens Into Grace
- 仁爱Rén Ài Benevolent Love · Loving Kindness · Humane Affection
- 福乐Fú Lè Blessing and Joy · Fortune and Gladness
- 忠孝Zhōng Xiào Loyalty and Filial Piety · Faithfulness and Familial Devotion
- 明德Míng Dé Manifest Virtue · Illuminated Character · Virtue Made Visible
- 才华Cái Huá Talent · Brilliance · The Bloom of Natural Ability
- 担当Dān Dāng Taking Responsibility · Stepping Forward · Bearing What Needs to Be Borne
- 栋梁Dòng Liáng Pillar of Strength · Structural Indispensability · The One the Whole Thing Rests On
- 刚毅Gāng Yì Firm Resolve · Incorruptible in Good Fortune, Undeterred in Adversity
- 坚强Jiān Qiáng Resilient Strength · The Root That Holds, the Shoot That Rises
Four-Character · 四字
- Simplified / Traditional Wàn Shì Rú Yì May All Things Go As You Wish万事如意/萬事如意
- Simplified / Traditional Yī Fān Fēng Shùn Smooth Sailing · A Steady Wind for the Journey Ahead一帆风顺/一帆風順
- 心想事成Xīn Xiǎng Shì Chéng May Your Heart's Wishes Come True
- Simplified / Traditional Zhāo Cái Jìn Bǎo Summon Wealth · Draw In Treasure招财进宝/招財進寶
- Simplified / Traditional Hé Jiā Huān Lè Joy for the Whole Household阖家欢乐/闔家歡樂
- Simplified / Traditional Suì Suì Píng Ān Peace Year After Year岁岁平安/歲歲平安
- Simplified / Traditional Jiàn Kāng Cháng Shòu Good Health · Long Life健康长寿/健康長壽
- Simplified / Traditional Lóng Mǎ Jīng Shén The Vigor of the Dragon and Horse · Tireless Spirit龙马精神/龍馬精神
- Simplified / Traditional Níng Shén Rù Huà Spirit Stilled, Entering the Painting · Total Absorption in Creation凝神入画/凝神入畫
- 青青子衿Qīng Qīng Zǐ Jīn Your Blue-Green Collar · Longing for a Cherished One
- Simplified / Traditional Jiàn Rù Jiā Jìng Gradually Entering a Beautiful Place · Getting Better and Better渐入佳境/漸入佳境
- Simplified / Traditional Fú Shòu Kāng Níng Blessing · Longevity · Health · Peace福寿康宁/福壽康寧
- Simplified / Traditional Fú Shòu Ān Kāng Blessing · Longevity · Peace · Health福寿安康/福壽安康
- 吉祥如意Jí Xiáng Rú Yì Auspicious · As You Wish · A Year That Unfolds Well
- Simplified / Traditional Píng Ān Xǐ Lè Peace · Safety · Joy · Gladness平安喜乐/平安喜樂
- 花好月圆Huā Hǎo Yuè Yuán Flowers in Full Bloom · Moon Full and Round
- 前程似锦Qián Chéng Sì Jǐn The Road Ahead · As Brilliant as Brocade
- 百年好合Bǎi Nián Hǎo Hé A Hundred Years of Harmonious Union
- 五福临门Wǔ Fú Lín Mén The Five Blessings Arrive at the Threshold
- 步步高升Bù Bù Gāo Shēng Step by Step, Rising Higher
- 龙凤呈祥Lóng Fèng Chéng Xiáng Dragon and Phoenix Display Auspiciousness
- 父爱如山Fù Ài Rú Shān A Father's Love Is Like a Mountain
- 厚德载物Hòu Dé Zài Wù Deep Virtue Carries All Things
- 自强不息Zì Qiáng Bù Xī Strengthen Yourself Without Rest
- 天道酬勤Tiān Dào Chóu Qín The Way of Heaven Rewards the Diligent