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Fu · Good Fortune: meaning in Chinese paper cutting

Fu is the Chinese character for blessing or good fortune. It is familiar on New Year decorations; some households display it upside down as a play on fortune arriving.

Blessings for the home

A welcome wish at the door.

Blessings for the home

Fu is the Chinese character for blessing or good fortune. It is familiar on New Year decorations; some households display it upside down as a play on fortune arriving.

Inside this paper pattern

The Chinese character Fu is cut as negative lettering within a diamond. Follow the actual strokes; this flat-sheet pattern keeps the character upright.

A wish to give

Choose a paper color and take your time with the openings. Export your finished piece as a keepsake or share it with someone you care about. Meanings in folk art vary by place and occasion; the wish you add can be personal.

Make this motif

Download the fu · good fortune template and cutting guide

Sources & further reading

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