Definition
彩头 refers to a lucky profit, a prize, or a small windfall — often gained in gambling, lotteries, or competitive events. It can also mean a good omen that brings profit or victory. Unlike 'bonus', 彩头 carries a sense of luck, excitement, and occasional risk. In casual conversation, you might say '沾点彩头' to wish someone a tailwind of good luck.
n.
lucky profit or prize (often from gambling, lottery, or competition)good omen of profit or victory
Examples
- 彩头，。Mǎi cǎipiào jiùshì wèile pèng ge cǎi tóu, bié zhǐwàng kào tā fācái.Buying lottery tickets is just to try your luck for a prize — don't expect to get rich from it.
- ，彩头。Zhè cì bǐsài de tóujiǎng shì shí wàn kuài, dàjiā dōu xiǎng zhēng zhège cǎi tóu.The first prize in this competition is 100,000 yuan, and everyone wants to compete for this prize.
- ，彩头。Kāi gōng dì yì tiān jiù jiē le bǐ dà dān, zhēn shì ge hǎo cǎi tóu.Securing a big order on the first day of work — that's a really good omen.
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