red envelope in Malay
angpau
UK/ˌɹɛd ˈɛnvələʊp/US/ˌɹɛd ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/
red envelope in Malay: angpau. In English, red envelope means 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.
Malay words for red envelope
- a decorated paper envelope containing lucky money
- angpau
English meaning of red envelope
- noun 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.
Synonyms of red envelope
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Questions about red envelope in Malay
- What is the meaning of red envelope in Malay?
- Red envelope in Malay is angpau.
- Apakah maksud red envelope dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Red envelope: angpau.
- What does red envelope mean in English?
- Red envelope means 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.
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