hong bao

See also: hongbao and hóngbāo

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Mandarin 紅包 (hóngbāo). Doublet of ang pow.

Pronunciation

Noun

hong bao (plural hong bao or hong baos)

  1. A red, decorated envelope containing money given during special occasions such as weddings and the Chinese New Year.
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Translations
red envelope — see red envelope
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