hong bao

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See also: hongbao and hóngbāo

English

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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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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Synonyms

Translations

red envelope — see red envelope
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