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Offline Bee964

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What do these say?
« on: March 17, 2010, 12:45:55 pm »
My mother had purchased these when they went to china some 22 years ago. She has asked me to see if some of the chinese members could tell her what the characters say in the pendant. She did have it written down but has misplaced the paper. I have included both pictures because one way is backwards and I don't know which way is. Thanks in advance.

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RE: What do these say?
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2010, 12:52:05 pm »
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My mother had purchased these when they went to china some 22 years ago. She has asked me to see if some of the chinese members could tell her what the characters say in the pendant. She did have it written down but has misplaced the paper. I have included both pictures because one way is backwards and I don't know which way is. Thanks in advance.

Dave C


On the right, "fu", good luck. All good things. Not to worry.
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RE: What do these say?
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2010, 03:09:03 pm »
They are beautiful.:fi_lone_ranger:

The first picture shows the front side. Dave has explained "fu". The other one is "shou", which means longevity.
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RE: What do these say?
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2010, 12:35:13 am »
Thanks guys. My mother thanks you too.
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RE: What do these say?
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2010, 01:50:10 am »
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Thanks guys. My mother thanks you too.


Dave, when you get here, I will show you a building that is actually named "Fu Lu Shou".... exact same words, each represented by a certain deity, and the words in extra large size. You can take a photo for your Mom, she's gonna be tickled pink ! They usually sell them 3 figurines in a set of 3.

Fu Lu Shou (simplified Chinese: ???; traditional Chinese: ???; pinyin: Fú Lù Shòu) refers to the concept of Good Fortune (Fu), Prosperity (Lu), and Longevity (Shou). This Taoist concept is thought to date back to the Ming Dynasty[1], when the Fu Star, Lu Star and Shou Star were considered to be personified deities of these attributes respectively. The term is commonly used in Chinese culture to denote the three attributes of a good life.

Origins & photos here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fu_Lu_Shou
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RE: What do these say?
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2010, 08:18:15 pm »
Thanks Larry. I would love seeing the building. I am guessing that I have to get my mother a third charm from my trip! Hahaha. The first thing on my agenda for my trip is to get an electronic translator for my lady. People here say they still use them in their relationship. I have had a couple QQ sessions with her and I can see that I will still want her to have one. If I manage to not close the message box by accident, I have trouble understanding her cultural sayings. This is just me though. I did send her flowers the other day and she was really happy about that. I will send her flowers just before I leave. Two weeks from today I will be meeting her! I am starting to sweat now!!!

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RE: What do these say?
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2010, 08:22:57 pm »
Dave,

just relax and have a fun and rewarding trip

dont forget to send all of us flowers for all the
great advise   hahahahaha
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RE: What do these say?
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2010, 08:32:22 pm »
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Thanks Larry. I would love seeing the building. I am guessing that I have to get my mother a third charm from my trip! Hahaha. The first thing on my agenda for my trip is to get an electronic translator for my lady. People here say they still use them in their relationship. I have had a couple QQ sessions with her and I can see that I will still want her to have one. If I manage to not close the message box by accident, I have trouble understanding her cultural sayings. This is just me though. I did send her flowers the other day and she was really happy about that. I will send her flowers just before I leave. Two weeks from today I will be meeting her! I am starting to sweat now!!!

Dave C


Hey Dave,

The area Larry is talking about is actually near where you're staying.  And is also near the electronics mall that I mentioned before (Sim Lim Square).  It is also near a baazar which is quite full.

Really hope you enjoy yourself.
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RE: What do these say?
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2010, 02:44:29 am »
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Thanks Larry. I would love seeing the building. I am guessing that I have to get my mother a third charm from my trip! Hahaha. The first thing on my agenda for my trip is to get an electronic translator for my lady. People here say they still use them in their relationship. I have had a couple QQ sessions with her and I can see that I will still want her to have one. If I manage to not close the message box by accident, I have trouble understanding her cultural sayings. This is just me though. I did send her flowers the other day and she was really happy about that. I will send her flowers just before I leave. Two weeks from today I will be meeting her! I am starting to sweat now!!!

Dave C


Don't worry. Will help you get one of those gizmos in Sim Lim or elsewhere.
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RE: What do these say?
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2010, 11:36:54 am »
Don't send flowers to often else she may get the impression that you are not too careful with your money!!  The Chinese are the greatest savers in the world and they need to be sure that they will be secure financially with you.

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RE: What do these say?
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2010, 02:23:04 pm »
very true Willy they will take a look at your spending habits very carefully
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« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2010, 01:34:24 am »
Send the flowers to willy....:icon_cheesygrin:
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