17 Chinese Good luck Symbols

Chinese good luck symbols have many different forms, for example, Chinese characters, statues of dragons, golden cats, and red envelopes. Also, these good luck symbols can be used with particular elements as cures and enhancers for different feng shui applications. 

1 Some Chinese Good Luck Symbols 

Various Chinese good luck symbols are represented by visuals and objects, each having a definite purpose and significant meaning. Good luck symbols are frequently used in the practice of feng shui, and these symbols increase positive energy, refresh stagnant energy, and act as treatments as they attract auspicious chin into the workplace or home. 

2 Pinyin - Chinese Symbol for Luck

One of the famous Chinese symbols of good luck is the Pinyin (the transcription system for transforming Chinese characters into Latin script) characters for fu, which represents good fortune. The old Chinese tradition of hanging a fu symbol on the front door is still practiced during the Chinese Spring Festival and Chinese New Year. This practice starts during the Zhou Dynasty in 256 BC to keep the Goddess of Poverty from residing in your home. Today, the symbol signifies a year of good luck, happiness, and prosperity. Artist’s paints fu symbols using black ink on red paper to be hung in houses as a feng shui cure to attract positive energy. Also, these beautiful good luck symbols are famous in jewelry as charms and pendants. 

3 Four Chinese Symbols for Luck

Other auspicious Chinese characters that symbolize good luck include;

• He: This is a good luck symbol for pleasant relationships.

• Xi: Famous at Chinese weddings, this symbol signifies double happiness and good luck.

• Ji: Give this Chinese symbol for good fortune and a wish that all is well for a housewarming gift.

• Lu: Good fortune, prosperity, and wealth come with this Chinese character.

4 Chinese Dragons

The Imperial Dragon fathered nine dragon sons. Prehistoric Chinese culture believed the emperor to be a direct descendant of the dragon. You will find the dragon motif throughout Chinese architecture. Some dragon names are spelled in a different way depending on the area of the country, but they all preserve the same properties.

Baxia (Bixi): The most commonly known symbol is the dragon tortoise (turtle dragon). He is strong and powerful and capable of bearing life's burdens. He brings a long life of strength and prosperity.

Bi An (Bian): This dragon is a guardian of the law and considered a fair judge. Use this favorable symbol for any legal issues you may face.

Chi-Wen: This dragon rules one water and, therefore, people use it on roofs to guard against fire. Place this symbol inside your home to protect against natural disasters such as floods.

Gongfu (Gong Fu): This water dragon god adores swimming in lakes and other bodies of water. He brings wealth to your home and protects you from floods that is why often used on ships.

Pu Lao (Puloa): This dragon roars and governs over sounds. It is often used as a subject for temple bells. Place this type of dragon on your desk to command authority.

Ch'iu Niu: This dragon is believed to love music and is the creative symbol often found imprinted on different musical instruments or as a relief theme.

Suan Ni (Suanni): This dragon is considered as the lion dragon of fire who watches over his kingdom. This dragon god gives great wealth and wisdom to those who use this symbol.

Taotie (Tootie): If you wish to be wealthy, then add a token of this dragon with bronze and other metal plates, and serving pieces. Many china patterns contain an image of this dragon god.

Ya Zi (Yazi): The guardian dragon god is a violent warrior and always victorious in war. This is a symbol for those in the military to wear as a middle to infuse Yazi's energy.

5 Lucky Golden Cat Statues

According to the World of Feng Shui website, a product of Lillian Too, famous feng shui master, cats in Chinese mythos are typically bad signs unless they are golden cats. The latter color of the cat indicates the transformation of what might be a very unfavorable event into one with a favorable outcome. The symbol of the lucky cat symbolizes the transforming of evil into good that is why this symbol is a kind of protection against evil. This two-sided statue is an uncommon feng shui symbol of good luck, profusion, and protection. One side represents a smiling cat with a raised paw designed to attract wealth by signifying good luck and good fortune. When the statue is turned around, it shows a cat holding a broom to symbolize guard by sweeping troubles away from you.

6 Statues of Buddha

Buddha statues are available in many designs and styles. One of the most famous Buddhas is the Laughing Buddha, sometimes called the Happy Buddha. The Laughing Buddha, with his big smile and round belly, is a symbol of good luck, prosperity, and abundance. 

Also, there are some other symbols that are used for lucky charms. These are very famous symbols and can be placed in your house, and a few can be carried with you throughout the day.

7 Three Chinese Lucky Coins 

Three Chinese lucky coins knotted with a red ribbon considered will bring you luck. Place Chinese good luck coins in the Southeast sector of your house or carry inside your purse for plenty of money and wealth.

8 Carp (Koi) and Goldfish

Carp (koi) and goldfish Use 8 red and one blackfish in an aquarium or koi pond. Place aquarium inside of your front door, on the north wall, or in the southeast sector of home to attract wealth.

9 Red Envelopes

Red envelopes are mostly used for gift-giving, but also you can use this for yourself. Red envelopes hold one coin from a positive dynasty. Give as housewarming gifts, carry one inside your purse for plentiful wealth.

10 Wealth Pots

Wealth pots are an old symbol used for activating wealth. Fill this with money, particularly money from rich people, and place inside your house in the southeast corner which is considered the wealth corner.

11 Three-Legged Toad

The symbol of a three-legged toad is used for a lucky charm. This toad is always portrayed with a coin in its mouth with a Chinese character coin side facing up. Place this in the southeast corner facing into the house or room.

12 Crystals

Crystals are a preferred symbol that is used to initiate earth energy by placing the crystal in the southwest, northeast, or center of your house.

13 Mystic Knots

Mystic knots are used by themselves as well as in harmony with other good luck symbols. These knots of happiness are the perpetuity symbol of figure eight. Use the mystic knot to hang various feng shui cures such as coins and wind chimes.

14 Chinese Characters

You may use or wear specific Chinese characters, such as the ones for wealth, health, and other auspicious words. Select a good luck necklace or place a Chinese character in its correlating sectors, such as the health (east) sectors.

15 Colors Red and Black

You can capitalize on the two traditional favorable colors to attract good luck. Red is the national and royal color that translates to power and wealth. Black is a color of wealth. The combination of black and red is considered auspicious in feng shui applications.

16 Chinese Luck Numbers 

Also, you can use Chinese lucky numbers in your house to convey the energies they attract. One can also use these lucky numbers as a guide for selecting your next home address, phone number, and other cases where a number is needed. Each number vibrates to precise energy that you can tap into and take benefit of its chi energy.

17 Using Chinese Good luck Symbols

These and other symbols of good luck and good fortune can be used in feng shui applications as influential cures and garnishes for activating chi energy. Pay attention to the components of the symbol that are made from and keep it in the right sector of water, fire, or earth. If you adhere to feng shui principles, you can significantly progress your life and your luck.