How to Say ‘This red envelope is for you.’ in Simplified Chinese
这是给你的红包。
zhè shì gěi nǐ de hóng bāo
[juh shir gěi nee de hóngbāo]
Phrase Breakdown
这是
zhè shì
this is
Both syllables are fourth tone: zhè shì. Make each one short and falling. Start with the tongue curled back for 'zh' and 'sh'.
这是我妈妈。
This is my mom.
Words in this phrase
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.
这个活动来了很多公司代表。
Many company representatives came to this event.
是
shì
[shir]
to be
The verb “to be,” used to identify or describe a situation.
你是第一次来，所以我给你介绍一下。
Since it’s your first time here, I’ll introduce things to you.
给你的红包。
gěi nǐ de hóng bāo
a red envelope for you
红包 (hóngbāo) is the red envelope with money given at Chinese New Year. 给你的 (gěi nǐ de) describes it as 'for you'. Two third tones meet in gěi nǐ, so gěi rises like a second tone.
奶奶给我一个红包。
Grandma gave me a red envelope.
Words in this phrase
给
gěi
[gěi]
for; to
Marks the person receiving or benefiting.
请给我一杯水。
Please give me a glass of water.
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The informal or neutral word for “you,” suitable for peers or casual conversation.
如果对方和你年纪差不多，可以说“认识你”。
If the other person is about your age, you can say “nice to meet you” with 你.
的
de
[de]
the one (nominalizer)
Placed after a word to mean 'the ... one', replacing a noun.
我要大的。
I want the big one.
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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