English Explanatory Dictionary

red envelope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹɛd ˈɛnvələʊp/ /-ˈɒn-/ /ˌɹɛd ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/ /ˈɑn-/

Word forms

red envelope red envelopes

Etymology

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

Synonyms

red bag red packet angpao ang pow hongbao lai see
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