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red envelope

A red envelope traditionally given as a gift during Chinese New Year or other celebrations.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F9E7
Version
Emoji 11
Category

Tags

envelopegiftgoodhóngbāolailuckmoneyredsee

Platform Meanings

Apple
Depicts a bright red envelope with gold trim, symbolizing luck and prosperity in Chinese culture.
Google
Shows a stylized red envelope often used to represent monetary gifts or festive generosity.
Twitter
Represents a traditional Chinese red packet, commonly exchanged during Lunar New Year for good fortune.
Unicode Official
A red envelope used in Chinese and other East Asian cultures to give money as a gift, especially during holidays.

Introduction

The 🧧 Red Envelope emoji represents a traditional Chinese red packet (hongbao) that is typically filled with money and given during holidays like Chinese New Year, weddings, or other joyous occasions. The color red symbolizes good luck, happiness, and prosperity, while the act of giving a red envelope conveys blessings and well-wishes to the recipient. It is commonly used by elders to give to children or as a gesture of goodwill among friends and colleagues. In digital communication, this emoji is often used to express celebration, generosity, or cultural pride, especially around Lunar New Year. It may also be used humorously or aspirationally to hint at receiving or hoping for a monetary gift.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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