How to Say ‘Red envelope’ in Traditional Chinese
紅包
💬 Usage Tip: Literally “red packet.” In Taiwan it’s money given in a red envelope as a blessing.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Typically elders give [紅包] to kids/unmarried younger relatives. Many workplaces also give year-end or New Year [紅包] as a bonus.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
紅包
[hóng bāo]
red envelope; gift money in a red packet
A Lunar New Year tradition: money given in a red envelope (often from elders to younger people, or from married to unmarried). Symbolizes luck and blessings.
過年小朋友最期待的就是收到紅包。
What kids look forward to most during Lunar New Year is receiving red envelopes.
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