礼
Character
a present you give someone, like on a birthday (as in 礼物)
Meaning
lǐ
li3- a present you give someone, like on a birthday (as in 礼物)
- being polite; good manners (as in 礼貌)
- a big event with a ceremony (as in 婚礼)
Examples
谢谢你的礼物。
xiè xie nǐ de lǐ wù
Thank you for the gift.
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他很有礼貌。
tā hěn yǒu lǐ mào
He is very polite.
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他们的婚礼在下个星期六。
tā men de hūn lǐ zài xià gè xīng qī liù
Their wedding is next Saturday.
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Stroke order
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Words with 礼
See all 158 →礼物lǐ wùa thing you give to someone, for example on a birthdayWordHSK 2礼拜lǐ bàia week, in everyday speech; 一个礼拜 means one weekWordHSK 5礼貌lǐ màopolite; speaking and acting in a nice wayWordHSK 5礼堂lǐ tánga big room where many people meet, listen to talks, or watch showsWordHSK 6礼仪lǐ yípolite ways of behaving in formal or important situationsWordHSK 7–9礼品lǐ pǐna gift; something nice you give to a personWordHSK 7–9礼服lǐ fúformal clothes for big events like a weddingWordHSK 7–9礼义lǐ yìrighteousnessWord礼乐lǐ yuè(Confucianism) rites and music (the means of regulating society)Word礼佛lǐ fóto worship Buddha; to pray to BuddhaWord礼俗lǐ súetiquetteWord礼制lǐ zhìetiquetteWord