Etymology

lai see

Today it means: Lucky money, usually coming in red envelopes for Chinese New Year. Full definition →

Cantonese 利市
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  1. Cantonese · borrowed from利市
  2. English todaylai see

From Cantonese 利市 (lai6 si6).

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