Why Character 'Fu' Converted in China

Whether at present or in the past, to place the character “blessing” on the door has very well embodied people’s yearning and pursuit for happiness. Many places convert the character to adopt partial tone that “fu qi dao le”( good luck has arrived). The custom was originated as early as Ming Dynasty and how to came into being, three versions are existed.

The first story is related to Prince Gong Palace. On the eve of the Spring Festival during Qing Dynasty, in order to please his master, the majordomo wrote several so big character “Fu” and asked to placard on the doors. However, there was one servant who was analphabetic so that he converted the character that on the main gate. The wife of infante was angry to see that and would to punish them. The majordomo was afraid that he would also be punished. A sudden clever idea struck him that he said that the converted “Fu” meant good luck has came already. On hearing that, the wife of infante awarded the servents instead of punishment.