Taiwan Mandarin

DictionaryCommon words紅包

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紅包

hóngbāo·ㄏㄨㄥˊ ㄅㄠ

“money in a red envelope given as a gift or bonus; a Lunar New Year gift of money; a bribe or kickback”

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hóng·ㄏㄨㄥˊ

Red; popular; revolutionary; bonus; surname; used in 'women's work' (sewing, embroidery); refers to profit or a gift.

To wrap or cover; to hold or include; a package or container; to take responsibility for or guarantee; to contract for.