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压岁钱
yāsuìqián
Description
压岁钱是过年的时候，长辈给孩子的钱。
"压岁钱" is money given to children by elders during the New Year.
这些钱常常放在红包里，孩子们都很喜欢。
This money is often put in red envelopes, which children really like.
Meanings
压岁钱yāsuìqián
money given to children during Chinese New Year
过年的时候，爷爷给了我压岁钱。
During the New Year, Grandpa gave me lucky money.
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Notes
- Etymology
压 (press) + 岁 (year/age) + 钱 (money); traditionally meant to ward off evil for the new year.
- Nuance
usually placed inside a red envelope (红包) and given by elders to children.
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