red envelope

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English

Etymology

Red envelopes.

From red + envelope, a calque of Chinese 紅包红包.

Pronunciation

Noun

red envelope (plural red envelopes)

  1. In Chinese communities, a decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money (lucky money) presented during special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and the Chinese New Year; also, the gift of money presented in such an envelope.
    Synonyms: red packet, angpao, ang pow, hongbao, lai see