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壓歲錢
yā​suì​qián

New Year money

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压岁钱/ 壓歲錢 yā​suì​qián New Year money

money given to children by elders as a gift during the Chinese New Year; traditionally intended to ward off evil spirits and bless the recipient with a long life

References

variant 压岁钱/壓歲錢 → 押岁钱/押歲錢
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