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礼物 (lǐ wù) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 3

礼物 (lǐ wù) is a Chinese word: gift. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 礼物

名 míng noun

gift

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.

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Word breakdown

礼 lǐ — courtesy, propriety

Words with this character (14)
  • 1 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.

  • 2 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.

  • 3 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.

  • 4 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.

  • 5 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.

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  • 6 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.

  • 7 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.

  • 8 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.

  • 9 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.

  • 10 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.

  • 11 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.

  • 12 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.

  • 13 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.

  • 14 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.

物 wù — thing, object

Words with this character (41)
  • 1 动物 dòng wù — animal HSK 3
    • 动 moving, motion
    • 物 being, creature
    Example

    熊猫是一种可爱的动物。

    xióng māo shì yī zhǒng kě ài de dòng wù

    Pandas are a type of cute animal.

  • 2 动物园 dòng wù yuán — zoo HSK 3
    • 动 moving, animate (referring to living creatures)
    • 物 creature, being (combining with 动 to form 'animal')
    • 园 garden, park (indicating an enclosed facility or area)
    Example

    我们周末去动物园看熊猫。

    wǒ men zhōu mò qù dòng wù yuán kàn xióng māo

    We went to the zoo to see pandas on the weekend.

  • 3 植物 zhí wù — plant HSK 4
    • 植 plant, vegetation (relates to growing things)
    • 物 thing, being (refers to the organism/object)
    Example

    我喜欢在家里种植物。

    wǒ xǐ huan zài jiā lǐ zhòng zhí wù

    I like to grow plants at home.

  • 4 购物 gòu wù — to shop HSK 4
    • 购 to buy, to purchase
    • 物 thing, goods, item
    Example

    我喜欢在周末购物。

    wǒ xǐ huan zài zhōu mò gòu wù

    I like to shop on weekends.

  • 5 食物 shí wù — food HSK 4
    • 食 eating, food
    • 物 thing, matter
    Example

    这家餐厅的食物很好吃。

    zhè jiā cān tīng de shí wù hěn hǎo chī

    The food at this restaurant is delicious.

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  • 6 事物 shì wù — things HSK 5
    • 事 affairs, matters (abstract things)
    • 物 objects, material things
    Example

    观察事物需要耐心。

    guān chá shì wù xū yào nài xīn

    Observing things requires patience.

  • 7 人物 rén wù — character; figure; personage HSK 5
    • 人 person; human being
    • 物 entity; being (forms the concept of a distinct individual)
    Example

    这部小说的主要人物是一位勇敢的战士。

    zhè bù xiǎo shuō de zhǔ yào rén wù shì yī wèi yǒng gǎn de zhàn shì

    The main character of this novel is a brave warrior.

  • 8 博物馆 bó wù guǎn — museum HSK 5
    • 博 broad, extensive, rich (indicating comprehensive collections)
    • 物 things, objects, items (referring to artifacts and exhibits)
    • 馆 building, hall, establishment (the physical structure or institution)
    Example

    我们周末去博物馆看展览。

    wǒ men zhōu mò qù bó wù guǎn kàn zhǎn lǎn

    We went to the museum to see the exhibition on the weekend.

  • 9 宠物 chǒng wù — pet HSK 5
    • 宠 pampered, cherished, favored
    • 物 creature, animal, being
    Example

    很多人喜欢养宠物。

    hěn duō rén xǐ huan yǎng chǒng wù

    Many people like to keep pets.

  • 10 物业 wù yè — property management HSK 5
    • 物 property, assets
    • 业 management, business operations
    Example

    小区的物业服务很好。

    xiǎo qū de wù yè fú wù hěn hǎo

    The property management service in the residential complex is very good.

  • 11 物价 wù jià — price level HSK 5
    • 物 goods, commodities
    • 价 price
    Example

    最近物价上涨得很快。

    zuì jìn wù jià shàng zhǎng de hěn kuài

    Prices have been rising very quickly recently.

  • 12 物品 wù pǐn — item HSK 5
    • 物 thing, object, matter
    • 品 article, item, product
    Example

    请把贵重物品放在保险箱里。

    qǐng bǎ guì zhòng wù pǐn fàng zài bǎo xiǎn xiāng lǐ

    Please put valuable items in the safe.

  • 13 物理 wù lǐ — physics HSK 5
    • 物 matter, physical things
    • 理 principles, laws
    Example

    我最喜欢的科目是物理。

    wǒ zuì xǐ huan de kē mù shì wù lǐ

    My favorite subject is physics.

  • 14 物质 wù zhì — matter HSK 5
    • 物 physical things, objects
    • 质 substance, essential nature
    Example

    这种物质在高温下会分解。

    zhè zhǒng wù zhì zài gāo wēn xià huì fēn jiě

    This substance decomposes at high temperatures.

  • 15 生物 shēng wù — organism HSK 5
    • 生 living, life
    • 物 thing, entity
    Example

    海洋里有很多种生物。

    hǎi yáng lǐ yǒu hěn duō zhǒng shēng wù

    There are many kinds of organisms in the ocean.

  • 16 药物 yào wù — medicine HSK 5
    • 药 medicine, medicinal
    • 物 substance, material
    Example

    这种药物有副作用。

    zhè zhǒng yào wù yǒu fù zuò yòng

    This medicine has side effects.

  • 17 货物 huò wù — goods HSK 5
    • 货 goods, merchandise (items for trade)
    • 物 things, items, objects (physical articles)
    Example

    仓库里堆满了货物。

    cāng kù lǐ duī mǎn le huò wù

    The warehouse is piled full of goods.

  • 18 万物 wàn wù — all things HSK 6
    • 万 myriad, countless, all
    • 物 things, objects, beings, creatures
    Example

    春天来了，万物复苏。

    chūn tiān lái le wàn wù fù sū

    Spring has come, and all things come back to life.

  • 19 建筑物 jiàn zhù wù — building HSK 6
    • 建 to build, to construct
    • 筑 to build, to construct (reinforces building meaning)
    • 物 object, thing (makes it a concrete noun)
    Example

    这个城市有很多古老的建筑物。

    zhè ge chéng shì yǒu hěn duō gǔ lǎo de jiàn zhù wù

    This city has many ancient buildings.

  • 20 文物 wén wù — cultural relic HSK 6
    • 文 culture, civilization
    • 物 object, item
    Example

    这座博物馆收藏了许多珍贵的文物。

    zhè zuò bó wù guǎn shōu cáng le xǔ duō zhēn guì de wén wù

    This museum houses many precious cultural relics.

  • 21 物体 wù tǐ — object HSK 6
    • 物 thing, matter
    • 体 body, physical form
    Example

    桌子上有一个不明物体。

    zhuō zi shàng yǒu yī gè bù míng wù tǐ

    There is an unidentified object on the table.

  • 22 财物 cái wù — property and possessions HSK 6
    • 财 wealth, money, financial assets
    • 物 things, objects, tangible goods
    Example

    请妥善保管好自己的财物。

    qǐng tuǒ shàn bǎo guǎn hǎo zì jǐ de cái wù

    Please take good care of your valuables.

  • 23 产物 chǎn wù — product HSK 7
    • 产 produce, production
    • 物 thing, object, matter
    Example

    这是历史发展的产物。

    zhè shì lì shǐ fā zhǎn de chǎn wù

    This is a product of historical development.

  • 24 作物 zuò wù — crop HSK 7
    • 作 to cultivate, to grow
    • 物 plant, thing
    Example

    这里的主要作物是水稻和小麦。

    zhè lǐ de zhǔ yào zuò wù shì shuǐ dào hé xiǎo mài

    The main crops here are rice and wheat.

  • 25 刊物 kān wù — publication HSK 7
    • 刊 to publish, periodical
    • 物 thing, item
    Example

    这是一本很有名的科学刊物。

    zhè shì yì běn hěn yǒu míng de kē xué kān wù

    This is a very famous scientific publication.

  • 26 吉祥物 jí xiáng wù — mascot HSK 7
    • 吉 lucky, auspicious
    • 祥 auspicious, propitious
    • 物 object, thing
    Example

    奥运会的吉祥物很受欢迎。

    Ào yùn huì de jí xiáng wù hěn shòu huān yíng

    The Olympic mascot is very popular.

  • 27 实物 shí wù — physical object HSK 7
    • 实 real, actual, tangible
    • 物 object, thing, item
    Example

    这个博物馆展示了很多历史实物。

    zhè ge bó wù guǎn zhǎn shì le hěn duō lì shǐ shí wù

    This museum displays many historical physical objects.

  • 28 废物 fèi wù — waste HSK 7
    • 废 discarded, abandoned,废弃的
    • 物 thing, object, matter
    Example

    请把废物扔进垃圾桶。

    qǐng bǎ fèi wù rēng jìn lā jī tǒng

    Please throw the waste into the trash can.

  • 29 微生物 wēi shēng wù — microorganism HSK 7
    • 微 tiny, minute, micro-
    • 生 life, living
    • 物 thing, organism, matter
    Example

    科学家正在研究海洋中的微生物。

    kē xué jiā zhèng zài yán jiū hǎi yáng zhōng de wēi shēng wù

    Scientists are studying microorganisms in the ocean.

  • 30 怪物 guài wù — monster HSK 7
    • 怪 strange, odd, weird
    • 物 thing, creature, being
    Example

    电影里的怪物很可怕。

    diàn yǐng lǐ de guài wù hěn kě pà

    The monster in the movie is very scary.

  • 31 物力 wù lì — material resources HSK 7
    • 物 material things, physical objects
    • 力 resources, capacity, power
    Example

    这个项目需要大量的人力和物力。

    zhè ge xiàng mù xū yào dà liàng de rén lì hé wù lì

    This project requires a lot of manpower and material resources.

  • 32 物流 wù liú — logistics HSK 7
    • 物 goods, materials,物
    • 流 flow, circulation
    Example

    这家公司专门从事国际物流服务。

    zhè jiā gōng sī zhuān mén cóng shì guó jì wù liú fú wù

    This company specializes in international logistics services.

  • 33 物种 wù zhǒng — species HSK 7
    • 物 living things, organisms
    • 种 type, kind, classification
    Example

    地球上有数百万个物种。

    dì qiú shàng yǒu shù bǎi wàn gè wù zhǒng

    There are millions of species on Earth.

  • 34 物美价廉 wù měi jià lián — good quality and low price HSK 7
    • 物 goods, products (the items being sold)
    • 美 good, excellent (quality)
    • 价 price
    • 廉 cheap, low, inexpensive
    Example

    这家超市的商品物美价廉，很受欢迎。

    zhè jiā chāo shì de shāng pǐn wù měi jià lián hěn shòu huān yíng

    The products at this supermarket are of good quality and low price, so it's very popular.

  • 35 物色 wù sè — to look for HSK 7
    • 物 thing, object, person (being sought)
    • 色 to examine, to observe (appearance)
    Example

    公司正在物色新的经理。

    gōng sī zhèng zài wù sè xīn de jīng lǐ

    The company is looking for a new manager.

  • 36 物证 wù zhèng — physical evidence HSK 7
    • 物 physical object, material thing
    • 证 evidence, proof
    Example

    警察在现场发现了重要的物证。

    jǐng chá zài xiàn chǎng fā xiàn le zhòng yào de wù zhèng

    The police found important physical evidence at the scene.

  • 37 物资 wù zī — materials, supplies HSK 7
    • 物 things, objects
    • 资 resources, assets
    Example

    救援队运送了大量物资到灾区。

    jiù yuán duì yùn sòng le dà liàng wù zī dào zāi qū

    The rescue team transported a large amount of supplies to the disaster area.

  • 38 猎物 liè wù — prey HSK 7
    • 猎 hunt, hunting
    • 物 thing, object, creature
    Example

    狮子捕捉到了它的猎物。

    shī zi bǔ zhuō dào le tā de liè wù

    The lion caught its prey.

  • 39 读物 dú wù — reading material HSK 7
    • 读 to read; contributes the action/purpose of reading
    • 物 thing, object, material; contributes the noun aspect of material
    Example

    这本书是很好的儿童读物。

    zhè běn shū shì hěn hǎo de ér tóng dú wù

    This book is excellent children's reading material.

  • 40 谷物 gǔ wù — grain HSK 7
    • 谷 grain, cereal crops
    • 物 things, products (forms a noun indicating category)
    Example

    谷物是人类的主要食物来源。

    gǔ wù shì rén lèi de zhǔ yào shí wù lái yuán

    Grain is the main food source for humans.

  • 41 遗物 yí wù — relics, belongings of the deceased HSK 7
    • 遗 left behind, bequeathed
    • 物 things, objects
    Example

    家人正在整理老人的遗物。

    jiā rén zhèng zài zhěng lǐ lǎo rén de yí wù

    The family is sorting through the old person's belongings.

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

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

consists of

1.1 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
1.2 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

Stroke order

2 物 wù — thing; object; matter

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

consists of

2.1 牛 niú — cow; ox; bull (large hoofed ruminant mammal with horns and a tufted tail, used for labor, milk, or meat)
牛 is a component in 13 characters
HSK 1
件 jiàn measure word for individual items 半 bàn one half; half (used before the measure word when there is no whole number, or after when there is)
HSK 2
告 gào to tell, inform, or announce something to others
HSK 3
物 wù thing; object; matter 特 tè special, unusual, extraordinary 解 jiě to split open; to separate
HSK 6
牢 láo (lit.) pen or enclosure for livestock or wild animals 牵 qiān to lead or pull along
HSK 7
牡 mǔ male (of birds and animals, opposite of 牝) 牧 mù to herd (livestock or poultry) outdoors to graze or roam 牲 shēng livestock (cattle, horses, donkeys, mules); in ancient times, sacrificial animals (cattle, sheep, pigs) 牺 xī (lit.) sacrificial animal of pure coat color 犀 xī rhinoceros
2.2 勿 wù — do not; must not (prohibition or dissuasion)
勿 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 2
场 chǎng a place or large area suited for certain needs
HSK 3
易 yì easy; not difficult (opposite of 难) 物 wù thing; object; matter
HSK 4
忽 hū careless, inattentive
HSK 6
匆 cōng hurried; hasty
HSK 7
吻 wěn lips

Stroke order