hong bao

See also: hongbao and hóngbāo

English

Alternative forms

hongbao

Etymology

From Chinese Mandarin 紅包／红包 (hóngbāo).

Noun

hong bao (plural hong bao or hong baos)

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

Synonyms

red packet
red pocket

Translations

red envelope — see red envelope

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