A red envelope, red packet, lai see (Chinese: 利是; Cantonese Yale: laih sih), hongbao or ang pau (traditional Chinese: 紅包; simplified Chinese: 红包; pinyin: hóngbāo; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: âng-pau) is a …

A red envelope (hongbao in Mandarin, lai see in Cantonese, and ang pow in Hokkien) is a gift of money inserted into an ornate red pocket of paper. They are given on some important …

At Lunar New Year, it’s tradition to give the gift of a bright, beautiful red envelope (known as 紅包, hóngbāo) to your friends and family. But not just any old envelope. These are filled with...

For anyone who has felt awkward at Chinese New Year, here’s a simple guide to navigating the social minefield of red envelopes – condensed into eight simple rules. 1. You give out red …

Jan 16, 2023 · Here's what you need to know about the tradition of exchanging red envelopes for Lunar New Year.

Feb 1, 2022 · Red envelopes or 红包 hóng bāo in Chinese (红=red, 包 = envelope, packet), make a major appearance across China, especially when Chinese New Year is upon us! Whether …

Jan 27, 2025 · Red envelopes, known as hongbao in Mandarin, are a cherished cultural tradition in China and many other parts of Asia. In China, the vibrant red colour symbolises good …

Jan 29, 2025 · Today, strings of coins are essentially obsolete, and red envelopes ubiquitous. The importance of hongbao (literally: ‘red bag’) isn’t the cash inside, it’s the envelope itself. In the …