Chinese New Year
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(Xīnnián kuàilè!)
Happy New Year!
过年好
(Guò nián hǎo!)
Happy New Year!
恭喜发财
(Gōngxǐ fācái!)
I wish You Happy and Have Great Prosperity!
蛇年吉祥
(Shé nián jí xiáng!)
Good Luck in the Year of the Snake!
~"~
My Own Picture - Tiffany Wang |
Happy Chinese New Year
新年快乐、
xīnnián kuàilè
新年快乐、
xīnnián kuàilè
Allow me to congratulate you on the arrival of the New Year
恭贺新禧、
Gōnghèxīnxǐ,
and to extend to you all my best wishes for your perfect health
祝身体健康、
zhù shēntǐ jiànkāng,
and lasting prosperity.
事业发达。
shìyè fādá.
I sincerely wish you happiness,
真诚地祝你幸福、
zhēnchéng dì zhù nǐ xìngfú,
cheerfulness
快乐、
kuàilè,
and success.
成功!
chénggōng!
~~"~~
The three Gods of God Fortune
or
The Three Stars Deities.(Xing)
or
The Three Stars Deities.(Xing)
Shou Xing is usually seen holding the Peach of Immortality, and carrying a peach wood staff.
This character represents 'long life'. According to Chinese folklore, Longevity is described as wise, knowledgeable and capable of ruling the world. During festivals, a Chinese family normally worships the symbols or pictures of Longevity to express gratitude for granting the elders in the family a long life. This Shou statue will bring you a 'long and fruitful life'.
2. Fu - God of Happiness and Good Luck
The Fu star is
generally depicted in scholar's dress, holding a scroll.
Fu Xing is a star
that the ancient Chinese thought was in charge of agriculture in
China. Today, Fu Xing is generally shown as a court official with a
characteristically "winged" hat, and often with a scepter in his
hand.
3. Lu - God of prosperity
The Lu star is usually depicted in the dress of a mandarin.
The Lu star is
believed to be ZhaThe Lu star is
believed to be Zhang Xian who lived during the Later Shu dynasty.
The word lu specifically refers to the salary of a government
official. As such, the Lu star is the star of prosperity, rank, and
influence.