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    Expressing riches and honor with 富贵 (fùguì)

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    Explanation

    富贵 (fùguì) means "wealth and honor" or "riches and nobility," describing a state of material prosperity and high social status. It is a culturally significant concept in Chinese society and frequently appears in blessings, symbolism, and traditional expressions. The term combines 富 (rich) and 贵 (noble/honored).

    Examples

    • 过年的时候大家都互相祝愿富贵平安。

      Guònián de shíhòu dàjiā dōu hùxiāng zhùyuàn fùguì píng'ān.

      During the New Year, everyone wishes each other wealth and peace.

    • 牡丹花在中国象征着富贵。

      Mǔdānhuā zài Zhōngguó xiàngzhēng zhe fùguì.

      The peony symbolizes wealth and prosperity in China.

    • 他年轻时很穷，后来才过上了富贵的生活。

      Tā niánqīng shí hěn qióng, hòulái cái guòshàng le fùguì de shēnghuó.

      He was very poor when he was young, and only later lived a life of wealth.

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