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招財進寶

简招财进宝 · 繁招財進寶

Mandarin · pinyin zhāo cái jìn bǎo

ushering in wealth and prosperity (idiom and traditional greeting, esp. at New Year); We wish you wealth and success!

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招: zhāo · beckon, summon; recruit, levy
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進: jìn · advance, make progress, enter
寶: Look up this written character
财: cái · wealth, valuables, riches
进: jìn · advance, make progress, enter
宝: bǎo · treasure, jewel; precious, rare

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1–2–4–3 · zhao1 cai2 jin4 bao3

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(idiomatic) to usher in wealth and prosperity (traditional greeting, especially during Chinese New Year)

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