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福 vs 寿
Fú · Blessing · Good Fortune · Happiness | Shòu · Longevity · Long Life · Health and Vitality
Two characters that live close in meaning. Here's how they differ — and which one suits your moment.
- 福 fú Blessing · Good Fortune · Happiness
the full picture — health, peace, family, longevity together
Read about 福 → - 寿 shòu Longevity · Long Life · Health and Vitality
long life on its own — the years, without the rest of the wish
Read about 寿 →
Common Questions
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What is the difference between 福 (fú) and 寿 (shòu)?
福 — the full picture — health, peace, family, longevity together. 寿 — long life on its own — the years, without the rest of the wish.
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Should I choose 福 or 寿 as a gift?
Both are hand-brushed to order by Artist Lina Sun. 福 (Fú) leans toward blessing · good fortune · happiness; 寿 (Shòu) toward longevity · long life · health and vitality. 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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