喜封

noun

monetary gift or red envelope given by families hosting weddings or other joyous occasions; traditional reward money

Refers to an old Chinese custom where the host family (e.g., at weddings) gives money (usually wrapped in red paper) to service providers (matchmakers, musicians, helpers) or guests as a token of gratitude. The term can take the -r suffix (喜封儿) in colloquial speech. Distinct from 红包 (hóngbāo), which is typically given by guests to hosts or by elders to juniors.