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Character

礼

lǐ HSK 3
礼 lǐ HSK 3
  • 1. ceremony or etiquette formed by social morals and customs
  • 2. respectful words or gestures
  • 3. gift given to express celebration, respect, or gratitude
  • 4. (lit.) to respect; to treat with courtesy
  • 5. a surname
  • 6. code of conduct and moral norms established in ancient China
Words using 礼 as lǐ (15)
  • 1 礼物 lǐ wù — gift HSK 3
    • 礼 courtesy, propriety
    • 物 thing, object
    Example

    这是我送给你的生日礼物。

    zhè shì wǒ sòng gěi nǐ de shēng rì lǐ wù

    This is the birthday gift I'm giving you.

  • 2 礼貌 lǐ mào — politeness HSK 4
    • 礼 courtesy, propriety
    • 貌 manner, appearance
    Example

    他很有礼貌，总是对人微笑。

    tā hěn yǒu lǐ mào zǒng shì duì rén wēi xiào

    He is very polite and always smiles at people.

  • 3 婚礼 hūn lǐ — wedding HSK 5
    • 婚 marriage, matrimonial aspect
    • 礼 ceremony, ritual aspect
    Example

    我参加了朋友的婚礼。

    wǒ cān jiā le péng you de hūn lǐ

    I attended my friend's wedding.

  • 4 典礼 diǎn lǐ — ceremony HSK 6
    • 典 canonical, established, formal
    • 礼 ritual, ceremony, rite
    Example

    毕业典礼将在下周举行。

    bì yè diǎn lǐ jiāng zài xià zhōu jǔ xíng

    The graduation ceremony will be held next week.

  • 5 失礼 shī lǐ — to be rude HSK 7
    • 失 to lose, to fail
    • 礼 courtesy, etiquette
    Example

    如果我有失礼的地方，请原谅。

    rú guǒ wǒ yǒu shī lǐ de dì fang qǐng yuán liàng

    If I have been rude in any way, please forgive me.

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  • 6 彬彬有礼 bīnbīn yǒu lǐ — polite and courteous HSK 7
    • 彬 refined, elegant (first character in reduplication)
    • 彬 refined, elegant (second character for emphasis)
    • 有 to have, to possess
    • 礼 courtesy, propriety, manners
    Example

    这位年轻人彬彬有礼，给大家留下了很好的印象。

    zhè wèi niánqīng rén bīnbīn yǒu lǐ gěi dàjiā liú xià le hěn hǎo de yìnxiàng

    This young person is polite and courteous, leaving everyone with a very good impression.

  • 7 敬礼 jìng lǐ — to salute HSK 7
    • 敬 respect, honor
    • 礼 ceremony, ritual gesture
    Example

    士兵向将军敬礼。

    shì bīng xiàng jiāng jūn jìng lǐ

    The soldier salutes the general.

  • 8 洗礼 xǐ lǐ — baptism; trial by fire HSK 7
    • 洗 washing, cleansing, purification
    • 礼 ceremony, ritual, rite
    Example

    他在战场上经历了血与火的洗礼。

    tā zài zhàn chǎng shàng jīng lì le xuè yǔ huǒ de xǐ lǐ

    He experienced a baptism of blood and fire on the battlefield.

  • 9 礼仪 lǐ yí — etiquette HSK 7
    • 礼 courtesy, propriety, ritual rules
    • 仪 ceremony, formal bearing, ritual form
    Example

    她非常注重社交礼仪。

    tā fēi cháng zhù zhòng shè jiāo lǐ yí

    She pays great attention to social etiquette.

  • 10 礼品 lǐ pǐn — gift HSK 7
    • 礼 courtesy, etiquette, the ceremonial or formal aspect of giving
    • 品 item, article, product, the tangible object being given
    Example

    公司为每位员工准备了节日礼品。

    gōng sī wèi měi wèi yuán gōng zhǔn bèi le jié rì lǐ pǐn

    The company prepared holiday gifts for each employee.

  • 11 礼堂 lǐ táng — auditorium HSK 7
    • 礼 ceremony, ritual (indicating a formal gathering space)
    • 堂 hall, large room (the physical structure)
    Example

    毕业典礼在礼堂举行。

    bì yè diǎn lǐ zài lǐ táng jǔ xíng

    The graduation ceremony is held in the auditorium.

  • 12 礼尚往来 lǐ shàng wǎng lái — Courtesy demands reciprocity HSK 7
    • 礼 Courtesy, propriety, gift
    • 尚 Esteem, value, uphold
    • 往 Go,往来 means going and coming (reciprocal exchange)
    • 来 Come, 往来 means going and coming (reciprocal exchange)
    Example

    在中国文化中，礼尚往来是一种重要的社交礼仪。

    zài zhōng guó wén huà zhōng lǐ shàng wǎng lái shì yī zhǒng zhòng yào de shè jiāo lǐ yí

    In Chinese culture, courtesy demands reciprocity is an important social etiquette.

  • 13 礼服 lǐ fú — formal dress HSK 7
    • 礼 ceremonial, formal
    • 服 clothing, garment
    Example

    他穿着礼服参加婚礼。

    tā chuān zhe lǐ fú cān jiā hūn lǐ

    He wore formal dress to attend the wedding.

  • 14 礼节 lǐ jié — etiquette HSK 7
    • 礼 ritual, ceremony, courtesy
    • 节 moderation, restraint, rules
    Example

    在正式场合要注意礼节。

    zài zhèng shì chǎng hé yào zhù yì lǐ jié

    One must pay attention to etiquette in formal occasions.

  • 15 葬礼 zàng lǐ — funeral HSK 7
    • 葬 burial, burying
    • 礼 ceremony, rite
    Example

    我参加了朋友的葬礼。

    wǒ cān jiā le péng you de zàng lǐ

    I attended my friend's funeral.

Structure & writing
礼 lǐ — ceremony or etiquette formed by social morals and customs

礼 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1 礻 shì — spirit/altar radical, relating to worship and the divine
礻 is a component in 13 characters
HSK 1
视 shì to look; to see
HSK 3
礼 lǐ ceremony or etiquette formed by social morals and customs
HSK 4
社 shè earth deity, and the place, day, and rites for worshipping it in ancient times 祝 zhù to wish; to express good wishes 福 fú happiness; good fortune; blessing (opposite of 祸)
HSK 5
神 shén god; deity; creator and ruler of all things 祸 huò misfortune; disaster (opposite of 福)
HSK 6
祖 zǔ grandparent; parent's parent 祥 xiáng auspicious; fortunate
HSK 7
祀 sì sacrifice; ritual offering to gods or ancestors 祈 qí to pray to gods for blessings; to pray 祷 dǎo to pray (to heaven or a deity for help) 禅 chán abbreviated transliteration of Sanskrit 'dhyāna', referring to Buddhist meditation
2 乚 háo — fine unit of measure; one-tenth of a thread
乚 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 3
礼 lǐ ceremony or etiquette formed by social morals and customs
HSK 4
乱 luàn disorderly; chaotic
HSK 5
尺 chǐ chi, a traditional Chinese unit of length (≈33.33 cm; 10 寸 = 1 尺, 10 尺 = 1 丈)
HSK 6
扎 zhā to prick; to pierce
HSK 7
乳 rǔ breast; mammary gland 孔 kǒng hole; opening; aperture 甩 shuǎi to swing; to wave

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