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🏮 When Are Red Envelopes Given?

1. Chinese New Year (春节红包)

✔ The most well-known time to give red envelopes!
✔ Elders give them to children, unmarried adults, and younger family members.
✔ The money inside is called 压岁钱 (yā suì qián), meaning “money to suppress evil spirits.”

2. Weddings (婚礼红包 / 喜包)

✔ Guests give red envelopes to the newlyweds as a blessing for a happy marriage.
✔ The amount inside usually ends in an even number (except 4, which is unlucky).
✔ Common amounts: ¥888 (symbolizing triple fortune) or ¥168 (meaning "fortune all the way").

3. Birthdays & Baby Celebrations (生日红包 / 满月红包)

✔ Given to children and elders as a wish for long life and happiness.
✔ For newborns, red envelopes are part of the "full month celebration" (满月酒).

4. Business & Work Gifts (开工红包 / 公司红包)

✔ Employers give red envelopes to employees for good fortune in the new year.
✔ Often given during Lunar New Year or as bonuses.

5. Other Occasions

✔ Graduations – As a reward and encouragement for students.
✔ Housewarming – To wish prosperity in a new home.
✔ Visiting Relatives – Some people bring red envelopes when visiting elderly family members.