red envelope
noun/ˌɹɛd ˈɛnvələʊp/UK/ˌɹɛd ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/US
Etymology
From red + envelope, a calque of Chinese 紅包 /红包.
- calqued from 紅包
Definitions
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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