Why do Chinese give red envelopes? | Let's Chinese

Red envelopes, known as "hongbao" in Mandarin and "lai see" in Cantonese, are traditionally given in China for special occasions such as the Lunar New Year, weddings, and the birth of a child. These envelopes, filled with money, are given to children, relatives, and friends as a way to bring luck and prosperity. Relevant blog post: https://letschinese.com/chinese-new-y... Produced by: Vic Lau Editorial Support: Vic Lau About Let’s Chinese: This is about letting you know what China looks like nowadays. Hope you can discover a totally unexpected China. Connect with Let’s Chinese Get more content: https://letschinese.com/ Follow Let’s Chinese on LinkedIn:   / vic-lau-a54408160   Follow Let’s Chinese on Pinterest:   / letschinese