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壓歲
壓歲
See also: 压岁
Chinese
to crush; to press; to push down; to keep under (control); in the first place
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year; years old; (a measure word) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (壓歲) | 壓 | 歲 | |
| simp. (压岁) | 压 | 岁 | |
Verb
壓歲
- (historical) to give children money or auspicious items during the Chinese New Year to help dispel evil spirits (as children are most likely to be affected by such spirits)