CHINA_Good Fortune, Wealth, Longevity and Happiness(福.祿.壽.喜)

根據2012年紀特郵票發行排程和中國郵政集團公司提供的訊息，中國郵政定於2012年4月27日發行《福祿壽喜》特種郵票1套4枚。

"Shou," the Chinese word for "longevity," implies old age and prolonged life. Since it ranks first among the "Five Blessings," longevity is also considered good fortune.

        　　　　版　　別：膠印（採用局部全息燙印、壓凸印制工藝）

     防偽方式：防偽紙張

　　　　　　　防偽油墨

　　　　　　　異形齒孔

　　　　　　　熒光噴碼

　　　　資料提供：蘇州桃花塢木刻年畫社、天津楊柳青畫社、高春明、李秉吉

　　責任編輯：佟立英

　　Designer: Wang Huming
Printer: Henan Post & Telecommunication Printing Works

 

"Fu," the Chinese word for "good fortune" or "blessing," was coined to imply good luck and long life. According to the ancient Chinese classic Shangshu (Book of History), there are "Five Blessings," which refer to longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and the luck to die a natural death in old age.

"Shou," the Chinese word for "longevity," implies old age and prolonged life. Since it ranks first among the "Five Blessings," longevity is also considered good fortune.

"Xi," the Chinese word for "happiness" or "joy," refers to delightful feelings or cheerful things. As early as thousands of years ago, the character already appeared in such classics as The Book of Songs and Rituals of Zhou.

"Lu," the Chinese word for "wealth," originally meant the reward received. During the Shang and Zhou dynasties (some 3,000 years ago), people considered a promotion in official rank as "Fu," and regarded an award from the monarch as "Lu."