Fan means smooth sailing, good luck and peace.
1. The legend of Nian beast tells the weakness of Nian beast, such as being afraid of firecrackers and being red, so people put up red couplets and set off firecrackers on New Year's Eve. During the festival, in order to avoid the harassment of Nian beast, people make red envelopes with red paper and put on bright new clothes to continue this "resistance" against Nian beast. Naturally, the name of the red envelope is thus formed. As a result, the red color on the cover of the red envelope has been used to this day.
2. It means good luck. Since ancient times, the meaning given to red by China tradition is positive and sunny. Among them, the most classic symbol represented by red is happiness and auspiciousness. Therefore, everyone thinks that it is more auspicious and festive to give red envelopes to children with red envelopes during the Spring Festival. At the same time, it can better convey my wishes to the children and their families in the new year.
3. Chromatology In chromatics, the psychological characteristics endowed by red are also very unique, such as passion, celebration, courage and strength. Physiologically speaking, red can make people feel more excited, the heart beats faster and the blood circulation intensifies. It also represents a strong, powerful, positive and radical significance.