In Chinese culture the ju-i symbolizes the hope for a life of good fortune, and it was always a favorite with the emperors of China's last dynasty, the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) --which itself originated beyond the borders of China.
如意在中國文化中代表著一種對幸福生活的企盼，正是中國最後一個王朝、來自關外的清朝皇族的最愛。