red envelope
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red envelope
- /ˌɹɛd ˈɛnvələʊp/ UK
- /-ˈɒn-/ UK
- /ˌɹɛd ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/ US
- /ˈɑn-/ US
Where it comes from
From red + envelope, a calque of Chinese 紅包 /红包.
noun red envelopes
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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.
Similar: red bag, red packet, angpao, ang pow, hongbao, lai see
Translations
Talk about this word "red envelope." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/red%20envelope. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026. red envelope. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 7, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/red%20envelope "red envelope." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 7, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/red%20envelope.Cite this
@misc{red_envelope_2026,
title = {red envelope},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/red%20envelope},
urldate = {2026-11-07}
}
