Fu is a Chinese traditionCultureIt represents the first of the six auspicious ones, such as blessing, luck, longevity, happiness, wealth, and auspiciousness. in differentCulture"Fu" has different meanings and symbols, but they are all related to people's pursuit of a better life and spiritual satisfaction.
The history of Fu can be traced back toOraclePeriod, the earliestOracleIn it, the word blessing is shown by the show, again, and unitaryRadicalsComposition, which indicates that the shaman prayed with a wine sacrifice. OracleThe word Fu is written as "畐" in the shape of a wine jar, and it is also a phonetic word, with "畐" as the sound side. InJin Wen, the shape of the word Fu has become what it is now. Seal text willJin WenThe writing style has been retained, and the writing of the "畐" part has been omitted. The original meaning of the word "blessing" is to offer sake to the gods and pray for prosperity and good health.
In the evolution of the word Fu, ancient people associated it with luck and good fortune. Fu is one of the oldest written texts, about three thousand years old. In the "Shuowen", it is explained that blessing has the meaning of separating heaven and earth and the formation of all things. The meaning of the word Fu is also deeply rooted in the needs of the common people, and it entrusts them to theFieldsThe desire to meet the needs of food and clothing.
In traditional Chinese customs, sticking the word "Fu" is a common behavior during the Chinese New Year. This custom dates back at least to the Southern Song Dynasty, when people posted blessing characters in front of their doors to pray for divine blessings and happiness and well-being. According to records, the Shishu families of the Song Dynasty would be neatly cleaned and hung before the first day of the Lunar New YearZhong Kui, sacrificial handlesAncestorsA series of preparatory activities, and then paste the word blessing in front of the gate, which is an expression of blessing.
Regarding the origin of the word "Sticker", there are two legends that are more popular. One theory is that the custom of sticking the word Fu is withMing DynastyofZhu YuanzhangIt is related to the queen of horses. There is a Lantern Festival one yearZhu YuanzhangWhen I was traveling in a micro-service, I saw a horse monkey holding a horse on the horse lamp of a houseA pair of embroidered shoesCrying, he thought it was a mockery of him, so he wrote an upside-down blessing on the door to indicate that he was not accepted or was maliciously ridiculed. After returning to the palace,Zhu YuanzhangSomeone was sent to arrest the family according to the mark he left, but it was found that the other families had put the word blessing on the door, but only theirs had pasted it upside down. And soZhu YuanzhangMistakenly believing that they were sticking the blessing word upside down out of resentment towards themselves, they ordered punishment, but after being explained by Queen Ma, a disaster was avoided. Since then, the custom of pasting the word blessing upside down has been passed down to this day.
Another theory is that the tradition of sticking the word Fu is related to Jiang Taigong. Jiang Taigong named his wifePoor Godand told her that she could not come in a blessed place. Therefore, people post the word blessing on the first day of the new year, which means that their family is blessedPoor GodCan't come in. The word "Fu" has become a symbol of getting rid of poverty and seeking happiness.
Either way, the custom of sticking the word "Fu" has long been considered a symbol of good luck. The origin and meaning of the word "Fu" have made it a Chinese traditionCultureand is widely spread among the Chinese. It is believed that sticking the word "blessing" can bring good luck and blessings to the family, and bless the family's health and happiness.
In addition to pasting the character Fu during the New Year, the Chinese also use the character Fu on other important festivals or festive occasions. For example:WeddingsOn the bride, the bride sticks the red envelope on the word blessing, which means that the newlywed life is happy and happy;On birthdays or birthday celebrations, it is also often decorated with the word "blessing" to bless longevity and auspiciousness.
In modern society, the word Fu is still one of the popular symbols. People will make the Fu character in various forms, such as paper-cutting, embroidery, three-dimensional characters, etc., for decorationHometo add to the festive atmosphere. The word "Fu" was also used in the design of various goods and gifts, and became ChineseCultureimportant logos and commercial elements.
In short, the word Fu as a Chinese traditionCulturerepresents the pursuit and prayer for a better life. It is known for its deep history andCultureThe connotation has become a mascot in the hearts of the Chinese, bringing warmth, happiness and hope to people.