🧧 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

Keywords

envelopegiftgoodhóngbāolailuckmoneyredsee

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"
  >🧧</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 🧧 for good luck!'
  • Marking special occasions like weddings: 'Congratulations on your wedding! Here's a 🧧 as a token of my blessings.'
  • Expressing gratitude or support: 'Thank you for your help! Here's a 🧧 as a small gesture of appreciation.'

Example Sentences

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

Frequently Asked Questions