etiquette; courtesy; gift

HSK 3 #926

Character data

HSK 3
Frequency 926th character
Radical ⽰ (113.1)
Strokes 5
Index # 318
TRADITIONAL

Definitions

礼 lǐ
  1. 1. etiquette
  2. 2. courtesy
  3. 3. gift
  4. 4. ceremony
  5. 5. rite
  6. 6. propriety
  7. 7. abbr. for lǐ jì, Classic of Rites
  8. 8. surname Li
  9. 9. CL fèn

Stroke order

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Words containing 礼

Word Meaning
to salute; to greet
to function as rivals; to make claims as an equal
too polite; overcourteous
Confucian code of ethics
to praise; well done, bravo!
Holy sacrament; Christian rite (esp. Protestant)
betrothal gift
my meager gift (humble)
betrothal gift; bride price
ritual rules and ceremonial music
etiquette; ceremonial rites
to show consideration for (others); courtesy
to return a courtesy; return gift
to return a politeness; to present a gift in return
launching ceremony
to treat sb with due respect (idiom)
small gift from a trip; local specialty gift
to respond in kind
Rites and Ceremonies, part of the Confucian Classic of Rites lǐ jì
to restrain oneself; return to proper rules
(formal) you may dispense with curtseying
circumcision
a small gift that shows deep care
a small gift that shows deep feeling