压岁钱 (yā suì qián) — lucky money given to children during Chinese New Year
Definition
Cash that elders give to children at Chinese New Year, symbolizing good luck and protection for the year ahead. Usually given in a red envelope (红包) and often saved by the child or used for small expenses.
noun
lucky money given to children during Chinese New Year
Examples
- ，压岁钱。Guò nián shí, wǒ shōu dào le hěn duō yā suì qián.During the New Year, I received a lot of lucky money.
- 压岁钱。Zhǎng bèi gěi hái zi men fā yā suì qián.The elders give lucky money to the children.
- 压岁钱。Wǒ bǎ yā suì qián cún dào yín háng le.I deposited the lucky money in the bank.
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