壓歲鈿
See also: 压岁钿
Chinese
to give children money or auspicious items during the Chinese New Year to help dispel evil spirits | gold inlaid work | ||
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trad. (壓歲鈿) | 壓歲 | 鈿 | |
simp. (压岁钿) | 压岁 | 钿 |
Pronunciation
Noun
壓歲鈿
- (Wu) money given to children during the Chinese New Year, usually in a red envelope
Synonyms
- 壓歲錢/压岁钱 (yāsuìqián)
- (Min) 硩年錢/硩年钱
- (Teochew) 壓腰錢/压腰钱 (yāyāoqián)