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福 vs 福寿
Fú · Blessing · Good Fortune · Happiness | Fú Shòu · Blessing · Longevity · A Long and Happy Life
Two characters that live close in meaning. Here's how they differ — and which one suits your moment.
- 福 fú Blessing · Good Fortune · Happiness
blessing unspecified — a whole good life, applicable at any age
Read about 福 → - 福寿 fú shòu Blessing · Longevity · A Long and Happy Life
blessing bounded by a long span — the elder's version
Read about 福寿 →
Common Questions
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What is the difference between 福 (fú) and 福寿 (fú shòu)?
福 — blessing unspecified — a whole good life, applicable at any age. 福寿 — blessing bounded by a long span — the elder's version.
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Should I choose 福 or 福寿 as a gift?
Both are hand-brushed to order by Artist Lina Sun. 福 (Fú) leans toward blessing · good fortune · happiness; 福寿 (Fú Shòu) toward blessing · longevity · a long and happy life. 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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