How to Say ‘This red envelope is for you.’ in Traditional Chinese
這個紅包給你。
zhè gè hóng bāo gěi nǐ
[zhè guh hóngbāo gěi nǐ]
💬 Usage Tip: The thing being given comes first, and 給你 follows: 這本書給你 "This book is for you."
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Hand the envelope over with both hands. It's a small gesture of respect that Taiwanese people notice.
Phrase Breakdown
這個紅包
zhè gè hóng bāo
This red envelope
A 紅包 (hóngbāo) is a red envelope with money inside. It is often given at Lunar New Year.
這個紅包很漂亮。
This red envelope is very pretty.
Words in this phrase
這
zhè
[zhè]
this
Indicates a specific object mentioned or nearby.
殘劍的這張字表達了他的思想。
Broken Sword's piece of calligraphy expresses his thoughts.
個
gè
[guh]
measure word; individual
A common classifier used for people or many general nouns.
每個人對文化都有不同看法。
Each person has a different view of culture.
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.
給你。
gěi nǐ
is for you.
給 means 'to give'. Both syllables are third tone, so 給 is said in a rising tone: géi nǐ.
這本書給你。
This book is for you.
Words in this phrase
給
gěi
[gěi]
to give
To hand something to someone.
請給我一杯水。
Please give me a glass of water.
你
nǐ
[nǐ]
you
Refers to the person being spoken to.
你今天看起來很高興。
You look happy today.
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