Feb 8, 2019 · It is a Chinese custom to paste “Fu” upside down on the doors or walls in the Spring Festival. Yes, the right way to paste “Fu” is to paste it upside down. Why? Because we describe this action as “福倒了 (fú dào le) the Fu character is upside down.”

Many believe that the most auspicious way to invite good fortune and happiness is to purposely paste or display this symbol (福) upside down. That is because the word “upside down” is pronounced as “Dao” in Chinese, meaning “arrived”.

Oct 29, 2012 · A much lesser-known belief/tradition is that the FU should be posted upside down ONLY on the main gate/door facing the exterior. This is to indicate that FU or LUCK hasn't yet arrived in that specific household and is a sign to usher it in.

Feb 7, 2019 · The Chinese character Fu (福) means happiness, blessing, and good fortune. People across China have the tradition to paste this character on their doors or windows during the Spring Festival to greet the Chinese Lunar New Year (which falls on February 5 this year).

Jan 16, 2025 · Fast forward to the Ming Dynasty, where an incident involving Empress Ma led to the tradition of pasting "Fu" upside down, a practice tied to luck that still endures in modern celebrations. While exploring the character "Fu," you'll discover its rich cultural significance in Chinese society.

Jul 6, 2023 · Chinese people commonly display the character Fu on red paper and paste it on the window or front door to invite prosperity and luck into homes. In recent years, Fu has garnered recognition and attention in Western culture.

Feb 6, 2019 · 福 is pronounced fú and means ‘blessings’. It is traditionally handwritten in black or gold ink by itself on a square piece of red paper with a corner at the top so it resembles a diamond. You’ll often see the character pasted upside down.

Feb 8, 2021 · A student pastes the Chinese character "Fu" meaning good fortune on the door of his dormitory in Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi province, on Jan 19, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] It works as a pun and is meant to prompt visitors to …

Jul 17, 2024 · People paste the "Fu" character on doors, windows, and walls to pray for good luck and happiness in the new year. Additionally, in some regions, there is a custom of pasting the "Fu" character upside down, signifying that "blessings have arrived" (a play on words in Chinese).

Feb 9, 2010 · In addition to pasting paper-cuts on windows, it is common for Chinese to paste the character “fu（福）”, big and small, on walls, doors and doorposts around the houses. “Fu（福）” shows people’s yearning toward a good life.