mythical money tree; cash cow; source of continuous wealth
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
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mythical treasure tree that sheds coins when shaken; (figurative) cash cow; money spinner; goose that lays golden eggs
Originally from Chinese folklore and mythology. In modern usage, commonly applied in business contexts to describe highly profitable products, valuable clients, or lucrative assets that generate continuous revenue.
Zhè这
jiā家
lǎo老
gōng工
chǎng厂
rú如
jīn今
chéng成
le了
tā他
de的
yáo摇
qián钱
shù树
。
This old factory has now become his cash cow.
Duì对
yú于
diàn电
yǐng影
gōng公
sī司
lái来
shuō说
，
zhè这
gè个
xì系
liè列
diàn电
yǐng影
jiù就
shì是
yī一
kē棵
yáo摇
qián钱
shù树
。
For the film company, this movie franchise is a real money tree.
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Bié别
bǎ把
tā他
dāng当
chéng成
nǐ你
de的
yáo摇
qián钱
shù树
，
tā他
yǒu总
yī有
tiān一
huì天
lí会
kāi离
nǐ开
de你
的
。
Don't treat him as your cash cow; he will leave you one day.
Zhè这
kuǎn款
shǒu手
jī机
shàng上
shì市
hòu后
xùn迅
sù速
chéng成
wéi为
gōng公
sī司
de的
yáo摇
qián钱
shù树
。
This phone model quickly became the company's cash cow after its launch.