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How to Say ‘Sources of wealth’ in Simplified Chinese

财源

💬 Usage Tip: [财] relates to money/wealth; [源] means “source/origin,” so [财源] is like “income streams.” Often appears in祝福 phrases like [财源滚滚].

🇨🇳 In China: Money-blessing words are very common during Chinese New Year—wishing someone prosperity is considered practical and positive, not rude.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

财源

[cái yuán]

sources of wealth; financial resources

A common New Year blessing word meaning “where money comes from,” often used in greetings like 财源广进 (may wealth flow in from all directions).

Example

新年快乐,愿你财源广进,生意兴隆!

Happy New Year—may wealth pour in and may your business thrive!

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