What does red envelope mean?

Red envelopes are a traditional way in Chinese culture used as a gift to others on specific holidays, celebrations, birthdays or other important occasions. Red envelopes are usually red envelopes containing cash. It has a special meaning in Chinese culture, symbolizing blessings, celebrations and wishing others good luck.

The tradition of red envelopes can be traced back to ancient Chinese customs. Traditionally, red envelopes are gifts given by elders to their juniors, by elders to their young children, by employers to their employees, or by family and friends to each other. Red is regarded as an auspicious color and has the significance of warding off evil spirits, exorcising evil spirits and dispelling disasters. Therefore, red envelopes are believed to bring good luck and blessings, and are a way to express concern and enhance family and friendship.

In modern society, red envelopes are still very popular and have evolved in the digital age. With the popularity of mobile payments on cell phones, people can send and receive electronic red envelopes through mobile apps. This form of red packets is also known as "red packet rain" or "lucky red packets" because in some apps, multiple people can participate at the same time to grab a random amount of electronic red packets.

The amount of the red envelope usually varies depending on the holiday, the occasion and the personal relationship. Red envelopes are widely used during the Spring Festival (Chinese Lunar New Year), when elders give red envelopes to relatives of the younger generation to wish health and happiness. Red envelopes are also a common form of gift at weddings, birthdays and celebrations.

Red envelopes have great significance in Chinese culture, representing blessings, respect and joy. It reflects the importance the Chinese people place on human kindness, filial piety and solidarity, and plays an important social and cultural role among family and friends. Whether they are traditional red envelopes or modern electronic red envelopes, they are a special gift that conveys blessings and joy.