coi4 hei3財氣财气
Jyutpingcoi4 hei3
Yalechòih hei
Definition
Luck or fortune in making money.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to a person's aura or fortune regarding financial gain, often linked to concepts of Feng Shui or personal destiny. It is frequently used in contexts involving business success, gambling, or sudden windfalls. Unlike general luck, it is strictly tied to the ability to accumulate or attract wealth.
Examples
He has had great luck with money lately, every stock he buys makes a profit.
Related words
Common phrases
radiating an aura of great wealth
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 財運, which is a more general term for financial fortune or the state of one's finances. 財氣 carries a more mystical or intangible connotation, similar to an aura of prosperity.
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Grammar guides
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