๐Ÿงง Red Gift Envelope Emoji

Technical Details

Name

Red Gift Envelope

Short Name

:red_envelope:

Unicode

U+1F9E7

Unicode Version

11.0

Release Year

2018

Category

Activities

Subcategory

Event

Platform Support

Apple Google Twitter Facebook

Has Skin Tones

No

Platform Renderings

Unicode standard sample

Unicode

RED GIFT ENVELOPE emoji in Apple's design style - Unicode 1F9E7

Apple Style

RED GIFT ENVELOPE emoji in Google's design style - Unicode 1F9E7

Google Style

RED GIFT ENVELOPE emoji in Twitter's design style - Unicode 1F9E7

Twitter Style

RED GIFT ENVELOPE emoji in Facebook's design style - Unicode 1F9E7

Facebook Style

Emoji Styles

RED GIFT ENVELOPE 3D Emoji - High Quality 3D Rendered Emoji

3D Style

RED GIFT ENVELOPE Color Emoji - High Quality Color Rendered Emoji

Color Style

RED GIFT ENVELOPE Flat Emoji - High Quality Flat Rendered Emoji

Flat Style

RED GIFT ENVELOPE High Contrast Emoji - High Quality High Contrast Rendered Emoji

High Contrast

SVG Code

<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <text
    x="64"
    y="64"
    font-size="96"
    text-anchor="middle"
    dominant-baseline="middle"
    font-family="serif"
  >๐Ÿงง</text>
</svg>

Emoji Meaning

Meaning

A red envelope with a golden or white pattern, typically used in Chinese culture to enclose monetary gifts during special occasions such as Chinese New Year or weddings. The red color symbolizes good luck and prosperity, while the envelope itself is a traditional way to give blessings and financial support. Officially designated as a 'red gift envelope' in Unicode, it is part of the 'Activities' category under the 'event' subcategory.

Common Uses

  • Giving monetary gifts during Chinese New Year: 'Happy New Year! Here's a ๐Ÿงง for good luck!'
  • Marking special occasions like weddings: 'Congratulations on your wedding! Here's a ๐Ÿงง as a token of my blessings.'
  • Expressing gratitude or support: 'Thank you for your help! Here's a ๐Ÿงง as a small gesture of appreciation.'

Example Sentences

  • We traditionally give ๐Ÿงง to children during the Lunar New Year.
  • Please accept this ๐Ÿงง as a small gift for your new home.
  • I received a ๐Ÿงง from my aunt, filled with money for my birthday.

Frequently Asked Questions