Meaning of 红包
红包 means red envelope containing money; used as a gift, reward, or gratuity. Pronounced hóng bāo. HSK 4.
- red envelope containing money; used as a gift, reward, or gratuity
Definitions & Examples
Guò过
nián年
shí时
，
hái孩
zi子
men们
dōu都
huì会
shōu收
dào到
zhǎng长
bèi辈
gěi给
de的
hóng红
bāo包
。
During Chinese New Year, children receive red envelopes from their elders.
Gōng公
sī司
nián年
dǐ底
gěi给
yōu优
xiù秀
yuán员
gōng工
fā发
le了
dà大
hóng红
bāo包
。
The company gave out big red envelopes as bonuses to outstanding employees at the end of the year.
Tā他
jié结
hūn婚
nà那
tiān天
，
shōu收
dào到
le了
hěn很
duō多
hóng红
bāo包
。
On his wedding day, he received many red envelopes.
Xiàn现
zài在
hěn很
duō多
rén人
yòng用
shǒu手
jī机
fā发
diàn电
zǐ子
hóng红
bāo包
。
Nowadays, many people send digital red envelopes using their phones.
Gěi给
fú服
wù务
yuán员
sāi塞
gè个
xiǎo小
hóng红
bāo包
，
fú服
wù务
kě可
néng能
huì会
gèng更
hǎo好
。
Giving the waiter a small red envelope (tip) might get you better service.