U+1F9E7 • Activities
Red Envelope Emoji
Meaning
A red envelope, as gifted with money on Chinese New Year or on other joyous occasions, such as weddings, in Chinese and some other Asian cultures around the world.
Depicted as a red, vertical envelope with a gold design, typically featuring the Chinese character 福 (fú, “good fortune, luck, happiness"). Google’s design previously featured the character upside down, indicating “good luck arrives.”
Often used to celebrate and wish good fortune on Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year, Spring Festival). Also used to represent gifts, celebration, Chinese culture, and the color red more generally.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F9E7 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | red envelope |
| Shortcode | :red-envelope: |
| Category | Activities |
| Subcategory | event |
| Version | E11.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🧧 Red Envelope emoji mean?
A red envelope, as gifted with money on Chinese New Year or on other joyous occasions, such as weddings, in Chinese and some other Asian cultures around the world. Depicted as a red, vertical envelope with a gold design, typically featuring the Chinese character 福 (fú, “good fortune, luck, happiness"). Google’s design previously featured the character upside down, indicating “good luck arrives.” Often used to celebrate and wish good fortune on Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year, Spring Festival). Also used to represent gifts, celebration, Chinese culture, and the color red more generally.
How do I copy the 🧧 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🧧) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Red Envelope?
The Unicode for the Red Envelope emoji is U+1F9E7.
On which platforms can I use the 🧧 emoji?
You can use the Red Envelope emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Red Envelope Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🧧"
"I'm so relieved 🧧"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🧧"
Comments: "This is literally me 🧧"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🧧"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🧧💦 (emphasized relief)
🧧😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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