Rounded Symbol for Lù

A wish for prosperity through rank, office, and official pay.

In Mandarin, lù is pronounced roughly “loo” with a falling tone. The idea is prosperity tied to a respected position: official pay, rank, and advancement, rather than money in general.

Chinese auspicious characters appear in calligraphic and talismanic forms in traditional Chinese decorative art. The broader tradition appears on Han dynasty vessels and utensils (206 BC–220 AD), then spreads into other decorative arts. The rounded sign corresponds to simplified 禄 and traditional 祿, and belongs to the traditional group of luck, prosperity, and longevity. Its separate wealth counterpart centers on material wealth and trade; 🉡 emphasizes official salary, status, and advancement.

what does 🉡 mean when someone sends it?

Take it as a wish for prosperity through rank or work success.

After news of a promotion or other success, it can add a wish for a respected position and steady official income. It signals a blessing, not a specific amount of cash.

In a formal or mixed-audience message, a brief gloss helps if the recipient may not know this Chinese auspicious sign; alone, it can feel cryptic.