HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
礼 — gift
- Reading
- lǐ
- Meaning
- gift; ceremony; ritual; courtesy
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
礼 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is lǐ and it means gift; ceremony; ritual; courtesy. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
礼 appears in everyday chinese words such as 礼物 (gift, present), 礼貌 (polite, courtesy) and 婚礼 (wedding ceremony).
Chinese words containing 礼
Frequently asked questions
What does 礼 mean in Chinese?
礼 means gift; ceremony; ritual; courtesy in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 礼 read?
礼 is read lǐ. Reading it inside real words — 礼物 and 礼貌 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 礼 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 礼 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 礼 in a word?
A common word containing 礼 is 礼物 (lǐwù) — "gift, present". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 礼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 礼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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