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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: red bag, red packet, angpao, ang pow, hongbao, lai see
Antonyms: none provided
History
From red + envelope, a calque of Chinese 紅包 /红包.
Across languages
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