福娃是五個可愛的親密小夥伴，他們的造型融入了魚、大熊貓、藏羚羊、燕子以及奧林匹克聖火的形象。
每個娃娃都有壹個瑯瑯上口的名字:“貝貝”、“晶晶”、“歡歡”、“迎迎”和“妮妮”，在中國，疊音名字是對孩子表達喜愛的壹種傳統方式。當把五個娃娃的名字連在壹起，妳會讀出北京對世界的盛情邀請“北京歡迎妳”。
福娃代表了夢想以及中國人民的渴望。他們的原型和頭飾蘊含著其與海洋、森林、聖火、大地和天空的聯系，其形象設計應用了中國傳統藝術的表現方式，展現了中國的燦爛文化。
將祝福帶往世界各個角落
很久以來，中國就有通過符號傳遞祝福的傳統。北京奧運會吉祥物的每個娃娃都代表著壹個美好的祝願：繁榮、歡樂、激情、健康與好運。娃娃們帶著北京的盛情，將祝福帶往世界各個角落，邀請各國人民***聚北京，歡慶2008奧運盛典。
Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration, Fuwa will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace -- and good wishes from China -- to children all over the world.
Designed to express the playful qualities of five little children who form an intimate circle of friends, Fuwa also embody the natural characteristics of four of China's most popular animals -- the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope, the Swallow -- and the Olympic Flame.
Each of Fuwa has a rhyming two-syllable name -- a traditional way of expressing affection for children in China. Beibei is the Fish, Jingjing is the Panda, Huanhuan is the Olympic Flame, Yingying is the Tibetan Antelope and Nini is the Swallow.
When you put their names together -- Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni -- they say "Welcome to Beijing," offering a warm invitation that reflects the mission of Fuwa as young ambassadors for the Olympic Games.
Fuwa also embody both the landscape and the dreams and aspirations of people from every part of the vast country of China. In their origins and their headpieces, you can see the five elements of nature -- the sea, forest, fire, earth and sky -- all stylistically rendered in ways that represent the deep traditional influences of Chinese folk art and ornamentation.
Spreading Traditional Chinese Good Wishes Wherever They Go
In the ancient culture of China, there is a grand tradition of spreading good wishes through signs and symbols. Each of Fuwa symbolizes a different blessing -- and will honor this tradition by carrying their good wishes to the children of the world. Prosperity, happiness, passion, health and good luck will be spread to every continent as Fuwa carry their invitation to Beijing 2008 to every part of the globe.
At the heart of their mission -- and through all of their work -- Fuwa will seek to unite the world in peace and friendship through the Olympic spirit. Dedicated to helping Beijing 2008 spread its theme of One World, One Dream to every continent, Fuwa reflect the deep desire of the Chinese people to reach out to the world in friendship through the Games -- and to invite every man, woman and child to take part in the great celebration of human solidarity that China will host in the light of the flame in 2008.
貝貝傳遞的祝福是繁榮。在中國傳統文化藝術中, “魚” 和 “水” 的圖案是繁榮與收獲的象征，人們用“鯉魚跳龍門”寓意事業有成和夢想的實現,“魚”還有吉慶有余、年年有余的蘊涵。
貝貝的頭部紋飾使用了中國新石器時代的魚紋圖案。貝貝溫柔純潔，是水上運動的高手，她和奧林匹克五環中的藍環相互輝映。
In China's traditional culture and art, the fish and water designs are symbols of prosperity and harvest. And so Beibei carries the blessing of prosperity. A fish is also a symbol of surplus in Chinese culture, another measure of a good year and a good life.
The ornamental lines of the water-wave designs are taken from well-known Chinese paintings of the past. Among Fuwa, Beibei is known to be gentle and pure. Strong in water sports, she reflects the blue Olympic ring.
晶晶是壹只憨態可掬的大熊貓，無論走到哪裏都會帶給人們歡樂。作為中國國寶，大熊貓深得世界人民的喜愛。
晶晶來自廣袤的森林，象征著人與自然的和諧***存。他的頭部紋飾源自宋瓷上的蓮花瓣造型。晶晶憨厚樂觀，充滿力量，代表奧林匹克五環中黑色的壹環。
Jingjing makes children smile -- and that's why he brings the blessing of happiness wherever he goes. You can see his joy in the charming naivety of his dancing pose and the lovely wave of his black and white fur. As a national treasure and a protected species, pandas are adored by people everywhere. The lotus designs in Jingjing's headdress, which are inspired by the porcelain paintings of the Song Dynasty (A.D.960-1234), symbolize the lush forest and the harmonious relationship between man and nature. Jingjing was chosen to represent our desire to protect nature's gifts -- and to preserve the beauty of nature for all generations. Jingjing is charmingly na?ve and optimistic. He is an athlete noted for strength who represents the black Olympic ring.
歡歡是福娃中的大哥哥。他是壹個火娃娃，象征奧林匹克聖火。歡歡是運動激情的化身，他將激情散播世界，傳遞 更快、更高、更強的奧林匹克精神。歡歡所到之處，洋溢著北京2008對世界的熱情。
歡歡的頭部紋飾源自敦煌壁畫中火焰的紋樣。他性格外向奔放，熟稔各項球類運動，代表奧林匹克五環中紅色的壹環。
In the intimate circle of Fuwa, Huanhuan is the big brother. He is a child of fire, symbolizing the Olympic Flame and the passion of sport -- and passion is the blessing he bestows. Huanhuan stands in the center of Fuwa as the core embodiment of the Olympic spirit. And while he inspires all with the passion to run faster, jump higher and be stronger, he is also open and inviting. Wherever the light of Huanhuan shines, the inviting warmth of Beijing 2008 -- and the wishful blessings of the Chinese people -- can be felt. The fiery designs of his head ornament are drawn from the famed Dunhuang murals -- with just a touch of China's traditional lucky designs. Huanhuan is outgoing and enthusiastic. He excels at all the ball games and represents the red Olympic ring.
迎迎是壹只機敏靈活、馳騁如飛的藏羚羊，他來自中國遼闊的西部大地，將健康的美好祝福傳向世界。迎迎是青藏高原特有的保護動物藏羚羊，是綠色奧運的展現。
迎迎的頭部紋飾融入了青藏高原和新疆等西部地區的裝飾風格。他身手敏捷，是田徑好手，代表奧林匹克五環中黃色的壹環。
Like all antelopes, Yingying is fast and agile and can swiftly cover great stretches of land as he races across the earth. A symbol of the vastness of China's landscape, the antelope carries the blessing of health, the strength of body that comes from harmony with nature. Yingying's flying pose captures the essence of a species unique to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, one of the first animals put under protection in China. The selection of the Tibetan Antelope reflects Beijing commitment to a Green Olympics. His head ornament incorporates several decorative styles from the Qinghai-Tibet and Sinkiang cultures and the ethnic design traditions of Western China. Strong in track and field events, Yingying is a quick-witted and agile boy who represents the yellow Olympic ring.
妮妮來自天空，是壹只展翅飛翔的燕子，其造型創意來自北京傳統的沙燕風箏。“燕”還代表燕京（古代北京的稱謂）。妮妮把春天和喜悅帶給人們，飛過之處播撒“祝您好運”的美好祝福。
天真無邪、歡快矯捷的妮妮將在體操比賽中閃亮登場，她代表奧林匹克五環中綠色的壹環。
Every spring and summer, the children of Beijing have flown beautiful kites on the currents of wind that blow through the capital. Among the kite designs, the golden-winged swallow is traditionally one of the most popular. Nini's figure is drawn from this grand tradition of flying designs. Her golden wings symbolize the infinite sky and spread good-luck as a blessing wherever she flies. Swallow is also pronounced "yan" in Chinese, and Yanjing is what Beijing was called as an ancient capital city. Among Fuwa, Nini is as innocent and joyful as a swallow. She is strong in gymnastics and represents the green Olympic ring.