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ASCII Art Red Envelope: Copy and Paste
A rectangular envelope with a pointed flap, often adorned with a distinct central character or symbol. Below are three sizes you can copy straight to clipboard, in your choice of character set. Each size downloads as a text file or a PNG.
Small (32 cols x 20 lines)
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Medium (47 cols x 28 lines)
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Large (63 cols x 36 lines)
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Red envelope ASCII art is a popular choice for celebrating Lunar New Year or sharing good wishes on Discord, Reddit, and text messages. The distinct rectangular shape and pointed flap clearly indicate a gift. The medium size fits well in a forum signature or a festive social media post, representing good luck and prosperity. These envelopes, or hóngbāo, are a powerful cultural symbol.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I use this in a text message for Lunar New Year?
The small version is ideal for text messages, ensuring it displays correctly on most phone screens without wrapping. It's a quick way to send festive greetings.
What's the best way to include this in a Discord announcement?
For a Discord announcement channel, a medium or large red envelope can be a prominent visual. Paste it directly into the message, and Discord's monospace font will maintain its structure.
Source emoji silhouette by OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0). ASCII conversion by inkmeascii.com.