red envelope

名词 n.
/ˌɹɛd ˈɛnvələʊp/|/-ˈɒn-/    /ˌɹɛd ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/|/ˈɑn-/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. In Chinese communities, a decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money (lucky money) presented during special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and the Chinese New Year; also, the gift of money presented in such an envelope.

词形变化

red envelopes plural

词源

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