| 单词 | red packet |
| 释义 | > as lemmasred packet red packet n. [after Chinese hóngbāo hongbao n.] a traditional Chinese good luck gift of money presented in a red envelope. ΚΠ 1890 Folk-lore 1 489 Each of the guests presents the attendant with a red packet containing money. 1956 Times 11 Feb. 8/6 Relatives and friends may visit each other's houses for customary handing over of gifts and the little red packets. 2004 C. K. Tong Chinese Death Rituals ii. 29 The red packet is said to also have the effect of warding-off the negative influences of death. < as lemmas |
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