angpao

plural angpaos

1. IndonesiaMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeSynonym of red envelope.

   In return, they give us red envelopes called angpao with crisp peso bills in them.

   2015, Gidget Roceles Jimenez, All About the Philippines: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids, →ISBN

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   To celebrate the Chinese New Year (Imlek), Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers made the biggest angpao (a gift envelope) measuring 14.7 metres by 4.7 metres which is believed to be a record size.

   2001, Travel Indonesia - Volume 23, Issues 1-6, page 12

   Traditionally, Chinese families will visit the temple before gathering in families for a hearty meal and exchange of angpao or lucky money.

   2016, Katherine Davidsen, Survival Indonesian, →ISBN

   Synonyms: red envelope