Angpao
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Angpao is a noun meaning (Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore) Synonym of red envelope.
Meaning
(Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore) Synonym of red envelope.
Example Sentences
In return, they give us red envelopes called angpao with crisp peso bills in them.
Traditionally, Chinese families will visit the temple before gathering in families for a hearty meal and exchange of angpao or lucky money.
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.
Word Forms
- angpaos
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include angpau, baon, pak-ah-pu, agung, buyo, payong.
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