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
humble expression for generous gift
learned and broad; polite and self-disciplined
to accept a gift; to acknowledge greetings
the Rites of Zhou (in Confucianism)
confirmation (Christian ceremony)
confirmation (Christian ceremony)
birthday present (for an old person)
betrothal gift; bride-price
inauguration
Madame Curie; Marie Curie
curtsy
Chongli, a district in Hebei, China
Chongli County, Zhangjiakou, Hebei
day off (work)
coming of age ceremony
not to stand on ceremony; to behave informally as equals
ordination
to accept a gift; to receive presents
to revere people of virtue and honor scholarship (idiom)
polite; courteous
respectfully yours (at the end of a letter)
Baptist (Christian sect)
Baptists
sacrifice; animal offered as sacrifice