Definition
财神爷 is the Chinese god of wealth, a popular folk deity whose image you'll see in homes and businesses during Lunar New Year or grand openings. The term can also be used playfully to refer to a very rich person or someone who brings financial luck. It's a culturally loaded term — understanding the tradition of welcoming the god of wealth (接财神) is part of the context.
n.
god of wealth (folk deity)(figurative) very wealthy personsomeone who brings financial luck
Examples
- ，财神爷。Guònián de shíhou, hěnduō rén jiā li dōu huì tiē cái shén yé de huàxiàng.During the New Year, many families put up pictures of the God of Wealth.
- ，财神爷。Tā zuò shēngyi zhuàn le dà qián, dàjiā 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 kāiyè nà tiān tèyì qǐng le cái shén yé.This shop specially invited the God of Wealth on its opening day.
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