红包

hóngbāo

money wrapped in red as a gift; bonus payment; kickback

noun HSK 3.0 · Band 4 trad. 紅包

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See it in sentences

爷爷给了我一个红包。

Grandpa gave me a red envelope.

过年时孩子能收到红包。

Children can receive red envelopes at the new year.