财神爷 (cái shén yé) — god of wealth (folk deity); (figurative) very wealthy person; someone who brings financial luck
Definition
Folk deity of wealth, often pictured on posters or invited to business openings for good luck. Figuratively, calling someone a 财神爷 is a playful way to say they're very rich or bring money.
noun
god of wealth (folk deity)(figurative) very wealthy personsomeone who brings financial luck
Examples
- ，财神爷。Guò nián de shí hou, hěn duō rén jiā lǐ dōu huì tiē cái shén yé de huà xiàng.During the New Year, many families put up pictures of the God of Wealth.
- ，财神爷。Tā zuò shēng yi zhuàn le dà qián, dà jiā dōu jiào tā cái shén yé.He made a fortune in business, so everyone calls him the God of Wealth.
- 财神爷。Zhè jiā diàn kāi yè nà tiān tè yì qǐng le cái shén yé.This shop specially invited the God of Wealth on its opening day.
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