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  1. The Meaning of the Chinese New Year Red Envelopes. Chinese New Year red envelopes are a traditional gift for children or elderly people during Chinese New Year. In China, the red envelope (money) is called ya sui qian (压岁钱 /yaa sway chyen/), which means 'suppressing Sui [the demon]money'.

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  3. Apr 8, 2021 · The lucky money is called Ya Sui Qian (压岁钱 yā suì qián), which evolved from the homophone "压祟钱" (meaning "money to put pressure on Sui"). In addition to the Chinese New Year, Chinese people also give red envelopes as gifts for other special occasions like weddings, birthdays, funerals, house-moving, or beginning school.

  4. Ya Sui Qian (压岁钱) means money given to children as a Chinese Lunar New Year gift which is usually put in a red envelope or paper bag (hongbao in Chinese). Ya Sui Qian literally means "suppressing age money," which is supposed to stop children from getting older.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Red_envelopeRed envelope - Wikipedia

    A red envelope, red packet, hongbao or ang pau (traditional Chinese: 紅包; simplified Chinese: 红包; pinyin: hóngbāo; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: âng-pau) is a gift of money given during holidays or for special occasions such as weddings, graduations, and birthdays. [1]

  6. Jan 20, 2020 · In China, a red envelope is traditionally called 压岁钱 (ya sui qian), which means ‘supressing Sui (or ghost) money.’ According to the myth, a monster named Sui came around with intention to harm children on the night of New Year’s Eve.

  7. Ya sui qian, also known as "lucky money," is a traditional aspect of Chinese New Year celebrations. It is a longstanding custom where elders give red envelopes filled with money to younger, unmarried family members as a symbol of good luck and blessings for the coming year.

  8. It is a traditional gift often presented during festivals or special occasions, such as Chinese New Year or weddings. During the Chinese New Year, red envelopes are also referred to as "ya sui qian," (压岁钱 | 壓歲錢 yā suì qián) which translates to "lucky money" or "New Year's money."

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