Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

angpao

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: angpao
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of red envelope.

Example Sentences

"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."
"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."

Etymology

From Hokkien 紅包／红包 (âng-pau, literally “red packet”). Doublet of angpow and hongbao.

Word Breakdown

Root: -

Inflected Forms

angpaos (plural)

Synonyms

red envelope

Questions

What does angpao mean?: Synonym of red envelope.
Where does angpao come from?: From Hokkien 紅包／红包 (âng-pau, literally “red packet”). Doublet of angpow and hongbao.

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