If in the world of Chinese characters, there can be a word that is loved by everyone, and this love is through the ancient and modern, then this character must be - Fu. No matter where you go, as long as there are descendants of Yan and Huang, "Fu" will definitely be found. In fact, the world of Chinese characters is not static, and only the most important Chinese characters can be passed down through the ages. Of the thousands of oracle bone inscriptions found today, only more than 1,600 can correspond to modern Chinese characters, and the connotations of many of these words are also ambiguous, only "fu" now represents happiness, and 4,000 years ago also represented happiness. The connotation of happiness has been so consistent since ancient times. 
Judging from the glyph of the oracle bone inscription "Fu", part of the oracle bone inscription Fu character is very similar to the pointed bottom bottle used by the ancestors of the Yellow River Basin 5,000 years ago, and this pointed bottom bottle was used to make wine. So why, what is the relationship between blessing and wine? This starts with China's original "wine". During the Shang and Zhou dynasties, China's agricultural civilization was just beginning, and the grain harvest was completely dependent on the weather conditions, and it was not uncommon for grain harvests to fail due to the weather. But at this time, if there is not only enough rice to eat, but also a surplus to make wine, then what is this not "happiness" at that time? In addition, winemaking is not an ordinary job, and in that environment with limited resources, it takes a lot of luck and trial and error to achieve the temperature and fermentation degree necessary for winemaking. Wine is so hard to come by, it is conceivable that if someone's home not only makes wine, but also has a surplus that can be hidden at home and stored, it will be a great "blessing". There is enough rice to eat, enough wine to drink, and to hide the wine at home, which also leads to a character that is closely related to blessing and wine - wealth. 
The aroma of wine comes from a mysterious blessing, so the first bowl of wine must be sacrificed to the flame. According to legend, the height of the flame is the manifestation of the gods' feedback, and the aroma of wine is the flame of the high. Through the glyphs of the oracle bone inscriptions, we can find not only a container for taking wine, but also a pair of hands. The ancients held the container in their hands and prayed like a god, thanking the gods for their protection to be able to brew fine wine, so the original meaning of Fu was "to pray for blessings, pray for the blessing of the gods, and everything will go well". With the passage of time, from the oracle bone inscription "Fu" in the Yellow River Basin to the Jin inscription in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and then to the small seal font in the Qin Dynasty, the form of Fu still maintains a certain stability. 
In the classics of this period, the meaning of "Fu" is also enriched. For example, in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was mentioned in "Zuo Chuan: Ten Years of Zhuang Gong": "Little faith is not fu, and God is blessed." The "blessing" here means "to bless and bless". In "Shangshu Hongfan", the concept of "five blessings" appeared for the first time, "five blessings: one is longevity, two is wealth, three is Kangning, four is good virtue, and five is life. "Five things can be called happiness, one is longevity, the second is wealth, the third is health and tranquility, the fourth is the observance of virtues, and the fifth is longevity and good death. 
In the Han Dynasty, the "Book of Rites: Shaoyi" mentioned that "blessings are said to be sacrificed for people." It also leads to another meaning of blessing - the sacrificial sacrifice of wine and meat. At this time, the glyph of "Fu" has undergone some changes, and the original right half of the wine cup has become more tribute, and the tribute is solemnly placed on the offering table during the blessing ceremony. This kind of blessing is very similar to the character "fu" we know today. Later, with the evolution of Chinese characters, the image of sake has slowly disappeared from the character of Fu, but the cultural tradition has been stubbornly passed down. Almost all occasions that can be called happiness, wine, have never been absent. "Blessing" and "wine" have coexisted in this way for thousands of years. 
The blessing characters of regular script are more systematic. Having a field, having enough clothes, and adding a mouthful of Ding is not the most unpretentious happiness of the people? On this basis, the blessing of writing is more elegant and chic, and the meaning of joy leaps on the paper. From the perspective of calligraphy, the culture of Fu has undergone rich development and changes in Chinese history, and the writing of each Fu character bears the imprint of the times, showing the aesthetic taste and cultural spirit of different periods. The ancient calligraphy of Fu characters is simple and simple, mainly based on seal script and official script, the strokes are strong and powerful, and the lines are smooth and steady. This kind of calligraphy gives people a solemn and solemn feeling, and with the passage of time, the calligraphy of Fu characters has gradually evolved, and there have been different genres of writing styles such as regular script and line calligraphy, each of which gives different charm and emotion to the character of Fu. The fu characters of Kaishu are dignified and generous, and the fu characters of Xingshu are lively and smooth, and each kind of calligraphy shows the unremitting pursuit of a happy life by the Chinese people. With the change of society and the development of culture, Fuzi calligraphy is also constantly innovating and evolving. Modern Fuzi calligraphy not only inherits the essence of traditional culture, but also integrates modern aesthetic concepts and artistic styles, showing the characteristics of diversification and diversification. Modern Fuzi calligraphy is eclectic, some lines are soft and smooth, some are strong and powerful, and some are ingenious, each style shows the personality and emotions of the calligrapher. In traditional Chinese culture, Fu is an important symbol with symbolic significance, carrying people's yearning and blessings for a better life. The Chinese New Year is one of the most important traditional festivals of the Chinese nation, and the arrival of the Spring Festival is often accompanied by the sustenance and expectation of blessings. As a traditional festival, the Chinese New Year is inextricably linked to the culture of Fu. Every year when the Spring Festival comes, people will hang up the door gods, paste window flowers, put up lanterns, and write Spring Festival couplets and spring stickers, among which the word blessing is particularly important. During the Spring Festival, people often express their good wishes and expectations for the New Year by writing blessing characters, and frame them into various forms of pendants or stickers to decorate their homes and create a festive and peaceful atmosphere. In the process of writing blessing characters, people are also inheriting the essence of calligraphy culture. Both the elderly and the young will write the word blessing by hand to express their blessings and hearts. Writing blessing characters is not only a traditional custom, but also a kind of pursuit and yearning for a better life, as well as the inheritance and promotion of traditional culture. Writing blessings, on the occasion of the pen and the paper, write down our different expectations and blessings for the New Year. On the occasion of the 2024 Jiachen Spring Festival, at the Changdian Temple Fair in Liulichang, Beijing, the calligrapher Mr. Li Xinyong's book "Fu" was found. In the work, the author's new understanding of the happiness of the New Year is enshrined. 
The work is very creative and figurative, the chapter is neat and exquisite, the pen style is round and amiable, presenting an open and generous attitude, showing the Chinese understanding of "Fu" in the new era in a combination of calligraphy art and image painting. In the right half of the work, we can see a tall building standing in the middle of the field, which is very picturesque. From the works, we see the living, flowing, and expressive beauty of life, which is the most simple understanding of the Chinese children of Fu since ancient times. On the left side, it is like a person opening his arms and embracing the sun, which is the connotation of the new era that we give blessing. Happiness requires not only material abundance, but also spiritual abundance. It is a spiritual blessing to have the heart of being happy and knowing your fate, to watch the flowers in the world bloom and fall with a smile with a vast mind, and to explore the meaning of life from the daily life of every day. Happiness is the residence in the countryside, living and working in peace and contentment and full of sunshine in the heart. It is "a wisp of spring leek green, ten miles of rice flowers." There is no hunger in the prosperous world, so why be busy with farming and weaving. "It's self-satisfied. In the great era, it is inevitable to usher in the development and innovation of cultural thought, and the inheritance of words will also be endowed with new meanings? As the creators and inheritors of Chinese blessings, we should cherish blessings, cherish blessings, and benefit the society. History's creation, transformation, and innovative extension are also the new empowerment that history has given to words, and the great era is more commonly to feel "Fu", and to understand and appreciate the new charm of the word Fu is the progress of the times. From this year's temple meeting, looking back on the historical inheritance of the blessing line, my heart is full of sunshine and full of expectations for a better future. Fu is a beautiful scenery in Chinese culture, and it is the yearning and wish of the Chinese nation for a better life. The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival of the Chinese people, and it is also the destination of happiness. In the Chinese New Year bells, let us write the word Fu together, inherit the essence of calligraphy culture, and pray for a happy and long life in the New Year. When we talk about the character "Fu" in Chinese culture, we are not only talking about a Chinese character, but also talking about a spirit, a value, and a yearning for a better life. In traditional Chinese culture, "Fu" is a symbol with profound connotations, carrying people's yearning and wishes for happiness, auspiciousness and a better life. This simple but meaningful word has always played an important role in the long course of history. Happiness is both an emotion and a wish. It permeates all aspects of Chinese life, and has different manifestations at all levels of family, workplace and society. In the family, parents always look forward to the happiness and health of their children, and children look forward to the happiness and reunion of the family; In the workplace, people work hard and struggle hard, not only for the success of their careers, but also for the welfare and happiness of their families; In society, people help each other, cooperate and live in harmony to create a harmonious and beautiful social environment. Happiness is a kind of strength and a kind of belief. In the ups and downs of life, it gives people the motivation and courage to move forward. No matter how great the difficulties and challenges encountered, people always have a yearning and longing for a better life, and this pursuit and persistence of happiness has become a source of motivation for people to continue to move forward. Blessing is a kind of culture and a kind of inheritance. In traditional Chinese culture, the character "Fu" has always played a very important role. Whether it is in festivals or daily life, the word "Fu" is an indispensable element. On the occasion of the arrival of the New Year, people will hang, post and write blessings to express their good wishes and expectations for the New Year. The word Fu is framed into various forms of pendants or stickers to decorate the home and create a festive and peaceful atmosphere. Writing the word Fu is a traditional custom, no matter the old or young, whether male or female, will write the word Fu by hand, inheriting this cultural tradition for thousands of years. Fu is a kind of art, a kind of creation. In the art of Chinese calligraphy, the character "Fu" has a special status. Whether it is the ancient seal script, official script, or later regular script, line script, each font has its own unique charm and beauty. In the process of writing Fu characters, calligraphers not only show their artistic accomplishment and skills, but also convey their yearning and wishes for a better life. Every stroke and painting contains good wishes for a happy life, and has become an expression of the soul and emotions. Happiness is a kind of belief and a kind of spirit. In traditional Chinese religious beliefs, "Fu" is regarded as a sacred power. It is believed that as long as you have good thoughts in your heart and work hard to do good, you will be blessed and blessed by God. Therefore, whether it is in prayer ceremonies or in daily life, people pray for well-being and peace in various ways. Happiness is a kind of hope and a kind of longing. In people's hearts, happiness is always a beautiful yearning and dream. No matter where they are, no matter what kind of difficulties they encounter, people always believe that as long as they have a good heart and a positive heart, they can have their own happiness and well-being. In traditional Chinese culture, the character "Fu" is not only a simple Chinese character, but also a spirit, a culture, a belief, and a strength. It represents the yearning and pursuit of a better life, and represents the wishes and expectations for happiness and well-being. No matter how the times change, no matter how society develops, Fu will always be a beacon in the hearts of the Chinese, illuminating the way forward and bringing endless strength and hope to people.