cầu tài

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The Vietnamese word "cầu tài" can be understood as "to seek wealth" or "to ask for prosperity." It is often used in contexts where someone is trying to attract good fortune, especially in terms of financial gain.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "cầu tài" in both formal and informal conversations when talking about striving for success or wealth.
• It is often associated with rituals or practices aimed at improving one's financial situation, such as praying at temples or participating in cultural festivals.

Example:

• "Mỗi năm, gia đình tôi thường đi chùa để cầu tài cho năm mới." (Every year, my family usually goes to the temple to seek wealth for the new year.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a business context, someone might say, "Chúng tôi tổ chức sự kiện này để cầu tài và mở rộng mối quan hệ." (We organize this event to seek wealth and expand our relationships.)

Word Variants:

• "Cầu" means "to seek" or "to ask for."
• "Tài" refers to "wealth" or "talent."

Different Meanings:

While "cầu tài" primarily means "to seek wealth," the individual words can have different meanings: - "Cầu" can also mean "to pray" or "to wish for." - "Tài" can also refer to "skill" or "ability."

Synonyms:

• "Cầu phúc" (to seek blessings) – a similar phrase that focuses on seeking general good fortune.
• "Kêu gọi tài lộc" (to call for wealth) – another way to express the desire for financial gain.

Cultural Note:

In Vietnamese culture, seeking wealth is often associated with various traditional practices, especially during the Lunar New Year (Tết), where people perform rituals to invite prosperity into their lives.

Academic

1. To seek wealth
   • cái cười cầu tài
     a flattering smile