Hongbao

//ˈhɒŋbaʊ//

Synonyms for "hongbao" (7 found)

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Noun(2 words)
ang paoang pow

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Noun(2 words)
angpaoangpow

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33 translations across 22 languages.

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Burmese

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  • အန်ပေါင်း noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Chinese

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  • 紅包 /红包 noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Chinese Cantonese

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  • 利市 noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)
  • 利是 noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)
  • 紅包 /红包 noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Chinese Mandarin

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  • 利市 noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)
  • 利是 noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)
  • 壓歲錢 /压岁钱 noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)
  • 紅包 /红包 noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Czech

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  • červená obálka noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Dutch

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  • hongbao noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Finnish

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  • punainen kirjekuori noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

French

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  • enveloppe rouge noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)
  • paquet rouge noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

German

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  • Hong Bao noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)
  • roter Umschlag noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Hakka Chinese

1 entries
  • 紅包 /红包 noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Indonesian

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  • angpau noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Japanese

2 entries
  • お年玉 noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)
  • 祝儀袋 noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Khmer

2 entries
  • តេកអៀ noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)
  • អាំងប៉ាវ noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Korean

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  • 세뱃돈 noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Malay

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  • angpau noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Mon

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  • ထိုၚ်လိက်အရံၚ်ဍာဲ noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Portuguese

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  • envelope vermelho noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Russian

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  • кра́сный конве́рт noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Spanish

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  • sobre rojo noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Tagalog

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  • ampaw noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Thai

2 entries
  • อั่งเปา noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)
  • แต๊ะเอีย noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Vietnamese

2 entries
  • lì xì noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)
  • phong bao mừng tuổi noun (decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope)

Sample sentences

9 total sentences available.

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In the old days gifts of money were given to children by the older generation and were placed in red envelopes called hong bao. This practice has been discouraged by the Communists because it perpetuates "feudal-capitalist consciousness," the worship of wealth and money.

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New Year's Eve is the traditional date for reunion dinners, but relatives and old friends enjoy getting together for feasting and entertainment throughout the entire holiday season. Gift giving is another time-honored custom still widely practiced among Singapore's Chinese. Hong bao, or "lucky money," is by far the favored item, bestowed in bright red envelopes by married family members upon the young and single.

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After extensive negotiations, and at the arrival of the groom at the bride's house, the groom is usually admitted only after he offers a red envelope (hong bao) containing money in multiples of 99 or 999. Those numbers symbolize a long, happy marriage.

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Children in particular love the joyous festivals. With them come treats like traditional New Year goodies (and hongbaos) during the Lunar New Year, a wide variety of rice dumplings to savour during the Dragon Boat Festival, and pretty lanterns to carry in dark places during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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