Learn Chinese word: 压岁钱 yāsuì qián
Explanation:
On the first day of lunar, the young generation congratulates the old generation with “Happy New Year!”
Then the old generation will give the young some lucky money which wrapped with red paper or red envelope. Because red is a color with joyful. Lucky money means the old generation‘s love to the young and hope them can have a good luck in this new year. this is the lucky money which lots of the young want.
In China during Spring Festival, children receive money called “压岁钱” after they wish their elders happy new year. Tradition has it that “压岁钱” money will suppress evil spirits, allowing the younger generation to spend their year in peace and safety
Sentences:
每年孩子们都期待着长辈们给的压岁钱。
春节之后,有的孩子用压岁钱买自己喜欢的东西,有的把钱存起来。
Phrase:
压岁钱yā suì qián:lucky money
长辈zhǎng bèi:eldership
春节chūn jié:spring festival
期待qī dài:to look forward to