Vocabulary Building: Learn and practice new vocabulary related to the Chinese New Year. Some key words include: Red Envelope (红包): A gift of money in a red envelope, symbolizing good luck and fortune.
Red envelopes, known as hongbao in Mandarin, are a cherished cultural tradition in China and many other parts of Asia. In China, the vibrant red colour symbolises good fortune and joy. Hongbao can be ...
these paper envelopes are accompanied by greetings such as kung hei fat choi (in Cantonese) or gong1 xi3 fa1 cai2 (in Mandarin) to give everyone an auspicious start to the new year. The red colour ...
Red envelopes meant for grandparents Red envelopes for grandparents ... For close relationships, a larger amount may be given, or both parties may opt to give an equal sum. *The aforementioned ...