Chinese Symbols Q&A

Suzi Q answers:

This is 福.
This letter is read as Fu. (like fu in tofu)

Fu means luck and blessing in Chinese.
O ya, it is simplified chinese.

Check the source if you don’t trust me lol

Suzi Q answers:

The character on the top means to bring, and the one at the bottom means good fortune or luck in case u wanted to know how to pronounce it zhao 招 fu 福

Suzi Q answers:

The “lucky cats” are called “maneki neko” (“招き猫”) in Japanese, which literally means “beckoning cat.” They were originally a symbol of luck for businesses that used them to advertise on their storefronts by beckoning customers. It doesn’t make too much sense to put it on your body, unless you’re using your body to sell something (hey, it’s your business).
The coins that they wear on their collars often say “千万両,” which means ten million ryou (currency).

Suzi Q answers:

Go to http://chinesesymboltattoos.net

there are some very cool Chinese tattoo fonts there.

Suzi Q answers:

Happy: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.thechinesesymbol.com/medias/symbols/24609.png&imgrefurl=http://www.thechinesesymbol.com/chinese-symbols/for-happy4.html&usg=__8O4hJ6YCoNV6Zj-4gWr2-w9dswQ=&h=100&w=84&sz=3&hl=en&start=1&zoom=1&tbnid=62NXkW7jNsvl2M:&tbnh=82&tbnw=69&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dchinese%2Bsymbol%2Bfor%2Bhappy%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D685%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1
Lucky:http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.chinatownconnection.com/images/lucky.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.chinatownconnection.com/chinese-symbol-lucky.htm&usg=__G9ulbKok7gTXnJzIRk388h0yd1s=&h=156&w=309&sz=3&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=LCp-5Ed_3FfI5M:&tbnh=87&tbnw=172&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dchinese%2Bsymbol%2Bfor%2Blucky%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D685%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=313&vpy=248&dur=846&hovh=124&hovw=247&tx=94&ty=82&ei=tRfOTMfJF8Wclgeg-LzkCA&oei=tRfOTMfJF8Wclgeg-LzkCA&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0

Suzi Q answers:

I’m not chinese but here are some good feng shui symbols:

* GOOD LUCK COINS: Gifting someone three coins tied with a red ribbon represents sharing wealth and luck. This act brings good luck and positive Feng Shui to both the giver and the receiver.
* THREE LEGGED MOON FROG: The three-legged frog with a coin in its mouth should be placed inside the front and should face into the house. This will improve your good luck and prosperity. This is a very important symbol of wealth and fortune. This symbol is also associated with long-life.
* DRAGON TURTLE: A golden dragon turtle will make your business prosperous and improve relationships with those around you. Place a golden dragon turtle in the prosperity corner (South-East) of your office facing the door. This Feng Shui symbol is the best representative of a long and prosperous life.
* GOLDEN CAT OF ABUNDANCE AND PROTECTION: This is a unique Feng Shui statue. On one side of this two sided Cat, the Cat is smiling and holing out its left paw up which represents good fortune and attracts money. On the other side the Cat is frowning and is holding a broom in its paw. This side symbolizes protection and broom is used to sweep away your troubles.
* GOLDEN PIGS: Pair of Golden Pigs brings great prosperity and happiness to a household. This is a symbol of honesty, initiative and diligence. It is best to use Golden Pigs when you are setting up a business or a new home.
* THE THREE STAR GODS: The Three Star Gods are the most sacred of all Feng Shui deities since they represent Health, Wealth and Longevity.
* BELLS: Hang small metal bells outside your from door if it faces between the North and the West. Bells ring in good new and prosperity. You can place bells made of crystal and ceramic in other parts of the house.
* WEALTH BUCKET: Fill a container made of metal with coins and place it in the North West corner of your home or office. Do not display the container; keep the container inside a cabinet or draw.
* INDOOR PLANTS: Place indoor plants in the South East corner of your home to increase wealth.
* FISH: According to Feng Shui goldfish are descendants of Koi Carp and can live for over 100 years. Placing three gold fish in a bowl bring prosperity. It is believed that statues or pictures of eight Koi Carp bring good fortune into your home or business.

From another site they have this:

1. Longevity – Longevity means long life and most Feng Shui is based on the concept of wanting a long life. The concept of longevity is, of course, relative and can be applied to a person’s life, their existence in a dwelling, or a particular job, career or relationship. Symbols that relay longevity typically have the trait of longevity and are universally known for a long life. Some of those symbols might be:

a. Trees – The pine tree seems to be a more traditional symbol, although the Redwood has a history of extreme longevity as well.

B. Particular gods that are known for their longevity. Each religion or culture usually has one or two of these.

C. Chinese or Tibetan characters that have longevity as their meaning.

D. Cranes – Cranes represent an eternal quality that is necessary to longevity in any area of a person’s life

You could consult a Chinese dictionary for a few words e.g. Love, prosperity and use those as symbols too.

I use to have a golden cat in my house – actually i still have it xDxo

Suzi Q answers:

Simplified Chinese: 没有善良的行为，无论多小，不断被遗忘
Traditional Chinese: 没有善良的行为，无论多小，不断被遗忘