Is it appropriate to give red envelopes to children who are visiting friends in the hospital?

It fits! Whether it is serious or not, hospitalization is more appropriate. After all, hospitalization costs money!

Traditional red envelopes, also called lucky money, are money wrapped in red paper by elders for children during the Lunar New Year. It is said that during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, most lucky money was given to children with red ropes. After the Republic of China, it was wrapped in red paper. Now it generally refers to a red paper bag wrapped with money; It is used to give gifts when celebrating. It also refers to giving bonuses and bribing others' money. In Cantonese-speaking area of China, red envelopes are called "giving profits", which are small gifts made by putting money in red envelopes.