red envelope emoji

Description

A red paper packet filled with money, given as a gift during holidays and special occasions in East and Southeast Asia.

Red envelopes are typically given during holidays and special occasions, such as Chinese New Year, weddings, and birthdays. The amount of money given in a red envelope varies depending on the relationship between the giver and the recipient and the occasion. Red envelopes are often decorated with auspicious symbols and messages, such as the Chinese character for "happiness" (福) or the image of a dragon. Red envelopes are a way to show good luck and prosperity to the recipient.

Unicode details

• Code point: 1F9E7
• Unicode name: red envelope
• Category: Activities
• Subcategory: event