1) In CHINESE NEW YEAR, what does oranges represent?
2) In CNY, what does Red Packets (HONGBAO) means?
2007-03-03 20:10:40 · 2 answers · asked by PolytechnicStudent :] 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
1.In some areas of China it's a popular custom to give oranges because in Chinese, the word "orange" sounds like "Ji", which means "good luck". People present oranges to their friends and relatives to express their respects and good wishes for the coming year.
2. A Red Packet (Red Envelope) is simply a red envelope with money in it, often decorated with lucky symbols, which symbolizes luck and wealth.
2007-03-03 20:14:41 · answer #1 · answered by crzywriter 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The name of the fruit is gut in Cantonese, and therefore it symbolizes good fortune (dai gut ). They represent the sun with their shape and colour so they are seen as a good element.
The red packets are given with money inside the red symbolizes good luck and fortune :)
2007-03-03 20:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋