lì​shì

red envelope

  • created reference approved 利是 → 红包/紅包 (same_as) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    利是 lì​shì

    红包 / 紅包 hóng​bāo

    same_as

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  • created sense approved 利是 · lì​shì · red envelope — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    利是

    lì​shì

    red envelope

    A gift of money in a red paper envelope, given during Chinese New Year or other special occasions; used mainly in Cantonese-speaking regions and same as [[红包|紅包|hong2 bao1]].

    利 (literal) → 利 · lì · favorable 是 (literal) → 是 · shì · suitable

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  • created sense approved 利是 · lì​shì · good luck; profit — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    利是

    lì​shì

    good luck; profit

    Auspicious or favorable; also refers to a small profit or a gratuity or gift given for good luck in business

    利 (literal) → 利 · lì · profit 是 (literal) → 是 · shì · suitable

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