How to Say ‘Red envelope’ in Simplified Chinese
红包
hóng bāo
[hóngbāo]
🇨🇳 In China: Elders and married adults give red envelopes of cash to children and unmarried younger relatives at New Year. Accept one with both hands, and don't open it in front of the giver.
Phrase Breakdown
红包
hóng bāo
[hóngbāo]
red envelope
A red packet with money given as a gift, especially at Chinese New Year.
奶奶给我一个红包。
Grandma gave me a red envelope.
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