How to Say ‘Give me a red envelope!’ in Simplified Chinese
红包拿来！
💬 Usage Tip: This is cheeky and humorous—best used with close family/friends (nah-lai!).
🇨🇳 In China: A common “kid joke” line during New Year. As a foreigner, use it only when the vibe is clearly playful.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
红包
[hóng bāo]
red envelope; lucky money
Here it’s the object being requested. Often said by kids jokingly to adults at New Year.
小朋友一见到亲戚就说红包拿来！
As soon as kids see relatives, they say ‘Red envelope, hand it over!’
拿来
[ná lái]
bring it here; hand it over
A playful imperative; can sound rude if used seriously, but common as a joke in this fixed phrase.
开玩笑说一句：红包拿来！
Jokingly say: ‘Hand over the red envelope!’
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