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红包

hóng bāo
个 gè
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Rare

Definitions

  1. 1. money wrapped in red as a gift
  2. 2. bonus payment
  3. 3. kickback
  4. 4. bribe
  5. 5. red envelope; monetary gift in a red envelope

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Usage notes

Common mistakes

红包 means 'red envelope,' but for digital red envelopes on apps like WeChat, the term 微信红包 is often used instead.

Formality

红包 is informal and widely used in everyday speech and digital platforms. In formal financial contexts, terms like 奖金 are more appropriate for bonuses.

Example Sentences

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春节的时候，长辈给孩子们发 红包 。
During Spring Festival, elders give red envelopes to children.

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Child Words of 红包

包
bāo

to cover

红
hóng

red