What does "ang pau / ang pow" mean?
(From Hokkien/Teochew 紅包/红包. Pronounced hóng bāo in Mandarin) Red packet with money to be given on Chinese New Year or during some occasion like wedding, birthday party and so on as a wish to the receiver. Also hong bao.
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