礼物 (lǐwù) — gift
HSK 3 | noun | gift, present — something given to someone as a gesture of affection or celebration
礼物 (lǐwù)
礼物 is the standard word for a gift or present — something given to someone as a gesture of affection, celebration, or gratitude.
Meanings
- [noun] Gift; present.
Example Sentences
我给她买了一件生日礼物。 Wǒ gěi tā mǎi le yī jiàn shēngrì lǐwù. I bought her a birthday gift.
谢谢你的礼物，我非常喜欢！ Xièxiè nǐ de lǐwù, wǒ fēicháng xǐhuān! Thank you for your gift; I like it very much!
他从中国带回来了很多礼物。 Tā cóng Zhōngguó dài huílái le hěn duō lǐwù. He brought back many gifts from China.
收到这份礼物，她感动得哭了。 Shōudào zhè fèn lǐwù, tā gǎndòng de kū le. Upon receiving this gift, she was so moved she cried.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 送礼物 | give a gift |
| 收到礼物 | receive a gift |
| 生日礼物 | birthday gift |
| 特别礼物 | special gift |
| 准备礼物 | prepare a gift |
Memory Hook
礼 (rite / courtesy — the ritual of showing respect) plus 物 (thing / object). A thing given in the rite of courtesy — an object that carries social warmth and respect.