hongbao.
hongbao: in some Chinese communities, a decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and the Chinese New Year
Meaning & usage
hongbao: in some Chinese communities, a decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and the Chinese New Year
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Mandarin 紅包 /红包 (hóngbāo), 红包 (hóngbāo, “red envelope, red packet”). Doublet of angpau.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.