red packet

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From red + packet, a calque of Chinese 紅包／红包.

Pronunciation[edit]

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌɹɛd ˈpækɪt/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˌɹɛd ˈpækət/
Rhymes: -ækɪt
Hyphenation: red pack‧et

Noun[edit]

red packet (plural red packets)

Synonym of red envelope
Synonyms: red envelope, angpao, ang pao, angpow, ang pow, hongbao, lai see

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