god of wealth; person who brings wealth
Meanings
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god of wealth (in folk religion and Taoism)
A deity worshipped in Chinese folk religion and Taoism, believed to bestow wealth and prosperity. Often depicted as a bearded official holding a gold ingot.
During the Spring Festival, many families worship the God of Wealth to pray for good fortune in the new year.
A small statue of the God of Wealth is enshrined on the counter of this shop.
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According to legend, the God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming, has four generals under his command.
noun
wealthy person; person who brings financial benefits
informalFigurative, informal usage referring to a rich person or someone who brings significant business/financial opportunities to others.
That major client is our company's 'God of Wealth'; we must treat them well.
He invested in this project and became the living 'God of Wealth' for our startup team.