How to Say ‘Red envelope (gift money)’ in Traditional Chinese
紅包
💬 Usage Tip: Same word as earlier: [紅包]. If you want to be extra polite, you can say [小小心意] (“a small token”) when giving.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: In Taiwan, it’s common to avoid opening [紅包] in front of the giver (especially with elders) to show courtesy.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
紅包
[hóng bāo]
red envelope; lucky money
Money gift in a red envelope during Lunar New Year. In Taiwan, it’s also common for bosses to give a year-end bonus in a red envelope (開工紅包 may be given when returning to work).
開工第一天，老闆發紅包給大家討個吉利。
On the first day back at work, the boss gives everyone red envelopes for good luck.
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