How to Say ‘To get rich / to make a fortune’ in Traditional Chinese
發財
💬 Usage Tip: [發財] literally means “to generate wealth.” It’s a super common New Year wish.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Money-related blessings are normal at Lunar New Year—linked to good fortune, business success, and红包 [紅包].
Word-by-Word Breakdown
發財
[fā cái]
to get rich; to make a fortune
A New Year wish for prosperity and good money luck; very common in greetings and红包 contexts.
新年大家都愛聽發財，討個好彩頭。
At New Year, everyone likes hearing “make a fortune”—it’s for good luck.
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