red envelope

noun
/ˌɹɛd ˈɛnvələʊp/UK/ˌɹɛd ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/US

Etymology

From red + envelope, a calque of Chinese 紅包 /红包.

  1. calqued from 紅包

Definitions

  1. In Chinese communities, a decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift…

    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.

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