財 (cái) - wealth, money, riches, valuables & financial resources

財Tone 2

cái ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

財 · cái

wealth, money, riches, valuables;

financial resources

wealth, money, riches, valuablesfinancial resources

Usage highlights

wealthpropertyfinancial affairsfortunetreasuryfinancial resources

Synonyms

  • 富— rich, wealthy, abundant
  • 钱— money, currency
  • 资— capital, funds, resources

Antonyms

  • 贫— poor, impoverished
  • 穷— destitute, poverty-stricken

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He accumulated great wealth (财富).
  • The company's financial report (财务报表) was impressive.
  • This is a valuable asset (财产).
  • We need to manage our finances (理财) carefully.

Collocations

  • wealth(财富)
  • property(财产)
  • financial affairs(财务)
  • fortune(财运)
  • treasury(财库)
  • financial resources(财源)

Idioms

  • A great fortune(财大气粗)
  • Wealth piles up high(堆金积玉)
  • Unexpected windfall(横财就手)
  • Wealth and honor(荣华富贵)
  • Financial resources are extensive(财源广进)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, wealth is traditionally associated with prosperity, security, and social status.
  • The character appears in many business-related terms and auspicious phrases for financial success.
  • Wealth accumulation is often viewed positively when achieved through ethical means and hard work.

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