いつ紅包を贈るか、いくら入れるか、数字のタブー。結婚式、春節、誕生日の金額ガイド。8は縁起が良く、4は死を意味する—これらの細部が非常に重要です。
Red envelopes (hongbao, 红包) are the standard way to give money as a gift in China — for weddings, Spring Festival, birthdays, and other occasions. The rules around amounts, timing, and presentation are specific and culturally loaded. Digital red envelopes via WeChat have become hugely popular, but physical red envelopes are still expected for formal occasions.
Red envelope conventions matter at weddings (always), Spring Festival (for children, elders, and employees), milestone birthdays for elders (60th, 70th, 80th), and hospital visits (for the patient). If you're unsure about amounts, ask a Chinese colleague or friend.
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