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招财
zhāocái
Description
很多商店门口放着一只猫，人们说它可以招财。
Many shops place a 招财 cat at the entrance, as people say it can attract wealth.
过年的时候，大家都想招财，希望新的一年赚很多钱。
During the New Year, everyone wants to 招财, hoping to earn a lot of money in the new year.
Meanings
招财zhāocái
to bring in wealth; to attract money
这家店的老板相信这幅画能招财。
The owner of this shop believes this painting can bring wealth.
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Notes
- Etymology
招 (to attract/beckon) + 财 (wealth/money), literally "attract wealth".
- Nuance
common in New Year greetings and business contexts, often paired with 进宝.
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