紅包

简 红包 · 繁 紅包
Mandarin · pinyin hóng bāo

Meanings

  1. money wrapped in red as a gift
  2. bonus payment
  3. kickback
  4. bribe
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紅
hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
包
bāo · wrap, pack, bundle; package
红
hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
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2–1 · hong2 bao1

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hung4 baau1

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noun

  1. red envelope; red packet (monetary gift which is given during holidays or special occasions, such as the Chinese New Year)
  2. bonus payment
  3. bribe; kickback

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