Red envelope - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：red envelope (Red envelope)

Red envelope 🔊

/rɛd ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/

A small red packet containing money, given as a gift during celebrations like Chinese New Year or weddings.

red envelope 🔊

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/rɛd ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/

A small red packet containing money, given as a gift during celebrations like Chinese New Year or weddings to convey good luck and prosperity.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combination of 'red' (lucky color) and 'envelope' (paper container).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a bright red envelope as a lucky gift. Red = luck, envelope = gift holder.

📖 Example

My grandma, with a big smile, handed me a thick red envelope for Chinese New Year. 🔊 My grandma, with a big smile, handed me a thick red envelope for Chinese New Year.

🔗 Collocations

give a red envelope – to present a red envelope as a gift

receive a red envelope – to be given a red envelope

red envelope tradition – the custom of giving red envelopes during festivals

🔄 Synonyms

lucky money packet (n.) – another term for red envelope, emphasizing its monetary content

gift envelope (n.) – a general term for an envelope given as a present, often containing money

📖 Cultural Story

Originated from ancient Chinese tradition where elders gave red packets to ward off evil spirits. The red color symbolizes luck and prosperity.