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紅包 (hung4 baau1) — In Malaysia, known as "Ang Pow" in Cantonese

hungˎ₄紅baauˉ¹包
简 红包
Mandarin Pinyin: hong2 bao1

Meaning of 紅包

nounIn Malaysia, known as "Ang Pow"
nounred packet, red paper envelope with gift money
noun利是 (also written as 利市, 利事,...)

Example Sentences with 紅包

ciˎ₄辭zeˍ₆謝hungˎ₄紅baauˉ¹包
Politely refuse an offer for a red envelope
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Characters in 紅包

紅hung4
revolutionary; morally excellent
包baau1
charter; hire; contract

Words Containing 紅包

恭喜發財,紅包拿來gung1 hei2 faat3 coi4 hung4 baau1 naa4 loi4
A cheeky request for a red packet of lucky money! Said at Chinese New Year, for example, to an older (and hopefully both generous and wealthy) relative

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