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红包
hóngbāo
Description
红包是一个红色的小袋子，里面放着钱。
A 红包 is a small red bag containing money.
过年的时候，大人常常给小孩红包。
During the New Year, adults often give children 红包.
Meanings
红包hóngbāo
red envelope containing money, given as a gift
新年我收到了很多红包。
I received many red envelopes for the New Year.
红包hóngbāo
cash gift or bonus, sometimes a bribe
公司发了年终红包。
The company gave out year-end red envelopes.
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Notes
- Etymology
红 (red, lucky) + 包 (packet/wrap); red symbolizes luck in Chinese culture.
- Nuance
On WeChat, digital 红包 are popular for sending money to friends.
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