red envelope en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɹɛd ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/ (General-American)
- /-ˈɒn-/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌɹɛd ˈɛnvələʊp/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈɑn-/ (General-American)
Etymology
From red + envelope, a calque of Chinese 紅包 /红包.
Meanings
- In Chinese communities, a decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money (lucky money) presented during special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and the Chinese New Year; also, the gift of money presented in such an envelope.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| red envelopes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
hongbao · angpao · red bag · lai see · ang pow · red packet
Translations (9)
vi bao lì xì (a decorated paper envelope containing lucky money) · tl ampaw (a decorated paper envelope containing lucky money) · cmn 紅包 /红包 (a decorated paper envelope containing lucky money) · yue 利市 (a decorated paper envelope containing lucky money) · yue 封包 (a decorated paper envelope containing lucky money) · ms angpau (a decorated paper envelope containing lucky money) · id angpau (a decorated paper envelope containing lucky money) · nan 紅包 /红包 (a decorated paper envelope containing lucky money) · th อั่งเปา (a decorated paper envelope containing lucky money)