Xǐ · dipping tone
Joy · Happiness · Celebration
Meaning

“喜” (xǐ) is the Chinese character for joy — the kind of joy that spills over and must be shared. In Chinese tradition, “喜” is the character of weddings, births, and the bright moments worth marking in red ink.

You may have seen its doubled form — “囍” — on Chinese wedding invitations, doors, and gifts. This “double happiness” is more than a design choice: it represents two people whose joy is greater because they share it, and a celebration that ripples outward to family and friends.

A hand-brushed “喜” by Artist Lina Sun is a heartfelt gift for a wedding, an engagement, or any moment of celebration that deserves to be honored in ink. It turns happiness into something you can hold in your hands — and keep on a wall for years to come.

When to Give This Character
Who It's For

Wife · Husband · Best Friend · New Couple · Coworker · Family · or yourself

Each "喜" is hand-brushed by Artist Lina Sun on rice paper.

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