招财猫
zhāocáimāo
The English phrase "lucky cat" is translated into Chinese as 招财猫 (zhāocáimāo).
How do you pronounce it?
zhāocáimāo
Did you know?
- Although 招财猫 is a common term in China, the figurine itself is actually a Japanese cultural export called 'maneki neko'.
- Depending on the height of the paw on a 招财猫, the reach of the 'wealth' it attracts is believed to vary, with a higher paw reaching further distances.
- In Chinese culture, the color of the figurine's paw or body can change its specific purpose. A golden 招财猫 is used to attract money, while a white one is often used to attract purity or good luck in general.
Examples in context
- 这个招财猫怎么样？How is this money-bringing cat?
- 桌子上有一个招财猫。Zhuōzi shàng yǒu yīgè zhāocàimāo.There is a lucky cat on the table.
- 这只招财猫很可爱。Zhè zhī zhāocàimāo hěn kě'ài.This lucky cat is very cute.
- 我想买一个招财猫送给朋友。Wǒ xiǎng mǎi yīgè zhāocàimāo sòng gěi péngyǒu.I want to buy a lucky cat for a friend.
Example conversation
At a gift shop, looking at various ornaments.
- 志强 Zhiqiang梓涵，你看那个招财猫怎么样？Zǐhán, nǐ kàn nàgè zhāocàimāo zěnmeyàng?Zihan, what do you think of that lucky cat?
- 梓涵 Zihan我觉得那个招财猫很漂亮。Wǒ juédé nàgè zhāocàimāo hěn piàoliang.I think that lucky cat is beautiful.
- 志强 Zhiqiang那我们就买这个吧。Nà wǒmen jiù mǎi zhège ba.Then let's buy this one.
- 梓涵 Zihan好啊，志强，我们走吧。Hǎo a, Zhìqiáng, wǒmen zǒu ba.Okay, Zhiqiang, let's go.
