压岁

See also: 壓歲

Chinese

For pronunciation and definitions of 压岁 – see 壓歲 (“to give children money or auspicious items during the Chinese New Year, originally intended to help dispel evil spirits”). (This term is the simplified form of 壓歲).

Notes: Simplified Chinese is mainly used in Mainland China, Malaysia, and Singapore. Traditional Chinese is mainly used in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.