lì xì
Pronunciation
Northern
/li̤˨˩ si̤˨˩/
Central
/li˧˧ si˧˧/
Southern
/li˨˩ si˨˩/
lucky money
2 senses
2 Components
Noun / Verb
lucky money
Details
2 senses
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Details
2 senses
Noun
Sense 1
Noun
lucky money
This noun is a shortened form of lucky money, referring to the money given in red envelopes for good luck.
vi Trẻ em rất hào hứng khi nhận được lì xì.
en Children are very excited to receive lucky money.
Verb
Sense 2
Verb
to give lucky money
Culture & Proper Nouns
To give lucky money is the tradition of putting money in red envelopes for children or elders during the New Year.
vi Người lớn thường lì xì cho trẻ em vào ngày Tết.
en Adults often give lucky money to children during the New Year.