Where does “red envelope” come from?
red envelope (English) comes from Chinese 紅包 — red envelope; red packet; bonus payment; bribe;...
red envelope (English): A monetary gift which is given during holidays or...
Definitions
- A monetary gift which is given during holidays or...
Ancestry of “red envelope”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Chinese | 紅包 | red envelope; red packet; bonus payment; bribe;... |