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招財貓

简招财猫 · 繁招財貓

Mandarin · pinyin zhāo cái māo

maneki-neko or "lucky cat", Japanese figurine cat usually found at the entrance of shops, restaurants etc, believed to bring good fortune

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招: zhāo · beckon, summon; recruit, levy
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貓: māo · cat
财: cái · wealth, valuables, riches
猫: māo · cat

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1–2–1 · zhao1 cai2 mao1

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ziu1 coi4 maau1

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noun

maneki-neko; beckoning cat

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