Definition
财神 (Cáishén) is the Chinese god of wealth, a central figure in folk religion and business culture. Worship of 财神 is especially prominent during the Lunar New Year, when people display his image or offer incense to attract prosperity. The term can also be used colloquially to describe someone who is extremely wealthy, like a 'moneybags' figure.
n.
god of wealth (in Chinese folk religion)(figurative) very wealthy personmoneybags
Examples
- ，财神。Guònián de shíhou, hěn duō rén jiā li dōu huì tiē cái shén de huàxiàng.During the New Year, many families put up a picture of the god of wealth.
- ，财神。Tā zuò shēngyi fā le dà cái, dàjiā dōu jiào tā cái shén.He made a fortune in business, so everyone calls him the god of wealth.
- 财神。Qiú cái shén bǎoyòu wǒ jīnnián cáiyùn hēngtōng.Pray to the god of wealth to bless me with good fortune this year.
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