How to Say ‘To get rich; to make a fortune’ in Traditional Chinese
發財
💬 Usage Tip: Literal meaning: “to generate wealth.” It’s upbeat and a bit playful—perfect for New Year vibes.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Because Lunar New Year is tied to fresh starts and luck, wealth wishes like [發財] are considered festive, not rude.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
發財
[fā cái]
to get rich; to make a fortune
A prosperity/wealth wish; very common in Lunar New Year greetings and business contexts.
開工第一天，大家互祝發財、好運到。
On the first day back to work, everyone wishes each other to get rich and have good luck.
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