How to Say ‘Hand it over’ in Simplified Chinese
拿来
💬 Usage Tip: [拿来] is a playful “hand it here.” Tone decides everything—say it jokingly, not bossy.
🇨🇳 In China: Kids sometimes chant for [红包] in a teasing way. Adults usually avoid saying this seriously to stay polite.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
拿来
[ná lái]
bring it here; hand it over
An informal, playful command meaning “give it to me/hand it over.” With 红包, it’s a joking New Year line.
别藏了，红包拿来！
Stop hiding it—hand over the red envelope!
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