angpao en · NOUN
Etymology
From Hokkien 紅包／红包 (âng-pau, literally “red packet”). Doublet of angpow and hongbao.
Meanings
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(Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore) Synonym of red envelope.
In return, they give us red envelopes called angpao with crisp peso bills in them.
2015, Gidget Roceles Jimenez, All About the Philippines: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids, →ISBN:Traditionally, Chinese families will visit the temple before gathering in families for a hearty meal and exchange of angpao or lucky money.
2016, Katherine Davidsen, Survival Indonesian, →ISBN:To celebrate the Chinese New Year (Imlek), Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers made the biggest angpao (a gift envelope) measuring 14.7 metres by 4.7 metres which is believed to be a record size.
2001, Travel Indonesia - Volume 23, Issues 1-6, page 12:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| angpaos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |