Writing
红包 (hóng bāo) — how to say "red envelope" in Chinese
红包
Red envelope
noun
Character composition
红
red
包
package, wrap
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
勹
Wrap
#20 · bāo · 2 strokes
Collocations
给红包
gěi hóngbāo
give a red envelope
收到红包
shōudào hóngbāo
receive a red envelope
Examples
春节时长辈给孩子红包。
During Spring Festival, elders give red envelopes to children.
他给我红包。
He gave me a red envelope.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "red envelope" in Chinese?
"red envelope" in Chinese is 红包 (hóng bāo).
红包 meaning in English
红包 (hóng bāo) means "Red envelope".
How is 红包 pronounced?
It is pronounced hóng bāo (written as hong bao, hongbao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "red envelope" in Chinese characters?
It is written 红包: 红 has 6 strokes, 包 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 红包?
红包 is on the HSK 3.0 level 4 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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