安 vs 福
Ān · Peace · Safety · Tranquility | Fú · Blessing · Good Fortune · Happiness
Two characters that live close in meaning. Here's how they differ — and which one suits your moment.
- 安 ān Peace · Safety · Tranquility
the foundation — quiet days, a safe threshold, sleep without worry
Read about 安 → - 福 fú Blessing · Good Fortune · Happiness
the whole picture — health, family, abundance, longevity, with 安 underneath them all
Read about 福 →
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What is the difference between 安 (ān) and 福 (fú)?
安 — the foundation — quiet days, a safe threshold, sleep without worry. 福 — the whole picture — health, family, abundance, longevity, with 安 underneath them all.
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Should I choose 安 or 福 as a gift?
Both are hand-brushed to order by Artist Lina Sun. 安 (Ān) leans toward peace · safety · tranquility; 福 (Fú) toward blessing · good fortune · happiness. Pick the one whose meaning is closest to the moment.
Each character is hand-brushed by Artist Lina Sun on rice paper.
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