发财

fā cái

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to get rich
2. to become prosperous; to make money
3. to become prosperous

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 穷困 qióng kùn 穷困 qióng kùn destitute 贫困的状态: destitute

Related words

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• 恭喜发财 gōng xǐ fā cái 恭喜发财 gōng xǐ fā cái May you have a prosperous New Year! (New Year's greeting) 春节常用祝福语: May you have a prosperous New Year! (New Year's greeting)

Synonyms

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• 致富 zhì fù 致富 zhì fù to become rich 强调通过努力变得富有: to become rich

Usage notes

Cultural notes

In Chinese culture, '发财' is a common wish during Lunar New Year, as in '恭喜发财' (wishing you prosperity).

Formality

Often used in wishes and blessings; in neutral contexts, '致富' or '挣钱' are more neutral alternatives.

Example Sentences

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祝你新年 发财 ！

Wishing you prosperity in the new year!

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Words Containing 发财

• 升官发财 升官发财 shēng guān fā cái: to be promoted and gain wealth (idiom)
• 小发财 小发财 xiǎo fā cái: Kei truck
• 恭喜发财 恭喜发财 gōng xǐ fā cái: May you have a prosperous New Year! (New Year's greeting)
• 发财致富 发财致富 fā cái zhì fù: to become rich
• 发财车 发财车 fā cái chē: Kei truck

Child Words of 发财

• 发 发 fā: to send out
• 发 发 fà: hair
• 财 财 cái: money