Bahasa Melayu
angpau
English
red packet, gift money envelope, lucky money
An angpau is a red envelope containing money given as a gift, especially during Chinese New Year.
اڠڤاو
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Kanak-kanak itu gembira menerima angpau daripada datuknya.
The child was happy to receive an angpau from his grandfather.
Setiap Tahun Baru Cina, mereka menyiapkan angpau untuk anak-anak.
Every Chinese New Year, they prepare angpau for the children.
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angpau
It is a money gift in a red envelope, often for Chinese New Year.
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