How to Say ‘Red envelope’ in Traditional Chinese
紅包
hóng bāo
[hóngbāo]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Elders and married adults give 紅包 (hóng bāo) of cash to children and unmarried younger relatives at New Year. Use crisp new bills, and avoid amounts with 4, which sounds like 'death'.
Phrase Breakdown
紅包
hóng bāo
[hóngbāo]
red envelope
Red packet of money given at New Year and celebrations.
過年小孩都拿紅包。
Kids all get red envelopes at New Year.
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