Bahasa Melayu

angpau

Bahasa Melayu

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

Examples

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  1. Kanak-kanak itu gembira menerima angpau daripada datuknya.

    The child was happy to receive an angpau from his grandfather.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.