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招财猫
zhāocáimāo
Description
招财猫是一种猫的样子的东西，很多商店会把它放在门口。
A 招财猫 is a cat-shaped object that many shops place at their doors.
人们相信它可以带来钱和好运。
People believe it can bring money and good luck.
Meanings
招财猫zhāocáimāo
lucky cat figurine believed to bring wealth
这家饭店门口有一个招财猫。
There is a lucky cat at the entrance of this restaurant.
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- Etymology
招 (to beckon) + 财 (wealth) + 猫 (cat), literally 'wealth-beckoning cat'.
- Culture
originally from Japan (maneki-neko), now common in Chinese shops and restaurants.
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