classifier
礼
lǐ
gift; rite; ceremony; propriety
All meanings
- gift
- rite
- ceremony
- propriety
- etiquette
- courtesy
In context
Example sentences
他送了一份礼物。
Tā sòng le yī fèn lǐwù.
He gave a gift.
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Words with 礼
HSK levels
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting of the new exam is announced for 13 December 2026, for HSK 1 to 6. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
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Frequently Asked Questions
礼 (lǐ) means "gift; rite; ceremony; propriety; etiquette; courtesy" in Chinese.
礼 is pronounced "lǐ" in Mandarin Chinese. The tone number is 3.
礼 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.
Common words with 礼 include 典礼 (celebration), 仪礼 (Rites and Ceremonies, part of the Confucian Classic of Rites 禮記|礼记[Li3 ji4]), 割礼 (circumcision), 厚礼 (generous gifts), 受礼 (to accept a gift).
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