過年紅包包多少 (How much is the Chinese New Year red envelope)?
- Korean writing: ?? ??? ???
- Pronunciation: Seollal sebaedon eolma?
- Usage: When asking about the amount of red envelope money given during the Chinese New Year.
- Example 1: A: "?? ??? ???" (How much is the Chinese New Year red envelope?) B: "100???? ???" (Do you want to give 100,000 won?)
- Example 2: A: "?? ??? ?? ????" (How much did you get for the Chinese New Year red envelope?) B: "10??? ???." (I received 10,000 won.)
Explanation: In Korean culture, it is customary to give and receive money in red envelopes during the Lunar New Year holiday, known as Seollal. The red envelope, or "sebaedon," symbolizes good luck and prosperity. Asking "?? ??? ???" implies inquiring about the amount of money received or given during this special occasion.