Get lai see for Chinese New Year
Meaning: money in red envelope
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money in red envelope
What does "Get lai see for Chinese New Year" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Get lai see for Chinese New Year" means "money in red envelope" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Get lai see for Chinese New Year"?
"Get lai see for Chinese New Year" is pronounced "LIE SEE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Get lai see for Chinese New Year"?
"Get lai see for Chinese New Year" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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