How to Say ‘To get rich’ in Simplified Chinese
发财
fā cái
[fah-TSIGH]
💬 Usage Tip: 发财 literally means "make a fortune" or "get rich," and it's especially common in holiday blessings. Chinese New Year greetings often use success and wealth language much more directly than English ones do.
Phrase Breakdown
发财
fā cái
[fah-TSIGH]
to get rich; to make a fortune
A very common New Year wish for wealth/prosperity, especially in 恭喜发财.
祝你新年发财，生意兴隆！
Wishing you wealth in the new year and booming business!
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