福
happiness; good fortune; blessing
Meanings
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happiness; good fortune; blessing
Fundamental concept representing prosperity and well-being. Often contrasted with 祸 (misfortune).
Wishing you a happy New Year, full of good fortune.
He spent his life creating much happiness for his family.
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Being safe and healthy is the greatest blessing.
This character for '福' is often hung upside down, symbolizing that 'fortune has arrived'.
His social welfare projects have brought great blessings to the community.
verb
to curtsey (a traditional greeting gesture)
archaicA respectful gesture made by women in traditional China, typically performed while saying '万福' (wàn fú). Obsolete in modern usage.
When the young lady saw the guest enter, she curtseyed.
In period dramas, women often perform a curtsey to greet their elders.
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Following the old etiquette, she curtseyed twice to her parents-in-law.
This etiquette of the 'fú' curtsey has largely been lost.
The book recorded that the maid curtsied to the old madam and then withdrew.
noun
Fujian (abbreviation for 福建)
Acts as a short form for 福建 province, primarily used in names of products or regional specialties.
I really like eating Fujian tangerines; they are very sweet.
This 'Fu' dish is a traditional famous dish from Fujian.
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He collects many antique models of Fujian-style ships.
Fuding is famous for its white tea.
The boss of this company is from Fuqing, Fujian.
noun
Fu (a Chinese surname)
A common Chinese surname.
Mr. Fu is the general manager of our company.
In history, there was a famous calligrapher named Fukang'an.
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The surname Fu is mainly distributed in northern regions.
May I ask for your surname? — My surname is Fu.
My friend, Miss Fu, is a doctor.