财神爷 (Cáishényé): God of Wealth

There are multiple Chinese wealth gods. The most common 'civil' one is 赵公明 (Zhao Gong Ming), riding a black tiger and holding a gold ingot. The 'martial' wealth god is 关公 (Guan Yu, the Three Kingdoms general). Families welcome him on the fifth day of Lunar New Year (大年初五), called 接财神 — setting off firecrackers before dawn to invite wealth in.

usage

爷 is an honorific (like 'Lord'). Figurative use is common: calling a client or boss 财神爷 means 'the person bringing us business/money.' Not disrespectful in commercial contexts — often flattering.

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财神爷 Cáishényé

God of Wealth

Chinese folk deity (or family of deities) who brings prosperity. Worshipped through New Year posters, ingot-shaped offerings, and firecrackers on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. Shopkeepers display statues of him at cash registers for good business luck.