soeng1 fung1雙封双封
Jyutpingsoeng1 fung1
Yalesēung fūng
Definition
To give two red envelopes instead of one during Lunar New Year.
colloquialfestivalmoney
How it's used
Giving double red packets is a customary practice during Lunar New Year to show extra respect or to celebrate a special milestone, such as a first year of marriage or a new baby. It specifically refers to the act of handing over two separate red envelopes at once, rather than one thicker envelope. This gesture is considered more auspicious and polite than giving a single envelope with a larger sum of money.
Examples
How many double red packets are you planning to give out this Lunar New Year?
He is very generous; he gives double red packets to all the younger generation.
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