Stroke order for 礼

HSK 2HSK 2 (Write)Very Common

Basic Meaning

n
Often refers to specific events like weddings or funerals, based on social customs and moral concepts.
ritual; ceremony; formal observance
由一定社会的道德观念和风俗习惯形成的为大家共同遵行的仪节。
Words:
婚礼丧礼葬礼典礼祭礼
Sentences:
  1. ()(men)(de)(hūn)()(fēi)(cháng)(lóng)(zhòng)
    Their wedding ceremony was very grand.
  2. (zàng)()(shàng)()(jiā)(dōu)穿(chuān)(zhuó)(hēi)()(de)()()
    At the funeral, everyone wore black clothes.
n
Used to describe respectful speech or behavior in social interactions.
courtesy; polite gesture; respectful action
表示尊敬的言语或动作。
Words:
彬彬有礼礼节敬礼行礼行注目礼
Sentences:
  1. ()(hěn)(yǒu)()(mào)(zǒng)(shì)(bīn)(bīn)(yǒu)()
    He is very polite and always courteous.
  2. (xué)(shēng)(men)(xiàng)(lǎo)(shī)(xíng)(zhù)()()
    The students saluted the teacher with a gaze of respect.
n
Commonly used in contexts involving giving or receiving gifts for celebrations, respect, or thanks.
gift; present
礼物,为表示庆贺、敬意或感谢而赠送的物品。
Words:
送礼献礼大礼包礼单厚礼
Sentences:
  1. ()(sòng)(le)()(fèn)()()(gěi)(péng)(yǒu)(zuò)(wéi)(shēng)()()
    I gave a gift to my friend as a birthday present.
  2. (gōng)()()(le)()()()()(bāo)(gěi)(yuán)(gōng)
    The company gave a big gift package to the employees.
v
Formal or literary usage, often in set phrases like 以礼相待.
to respect; to treat with courtesy
〈书〉尊敬;以礼相待。
Words:
以礼相待礼贤下士礼贤者礼遇
Sentences:
  1. ()(men)(yīng)(gāi)()()(xiāng)(dài)(měi)()(wèi)()(rén)
    We should treat every guest with courtesy.
  2. (zhè)(wèi)(lǐng)(dǎo)(hěn)()(xián)(xià)(shì)
    This leader respects and treats talented people with courtesy.
n
Refers to ancient Chinese behavioral rules and ethical standards, often in historical or cultural contexts.
code of conduct; moral norms
我国古代制定的行为准则和道德规范。
Words:
礼义廉耻封建礼教
Sentences:
  1. ()(dài)(shè)(huì)(qiáng)(diào)()()(lián)(chǐ)
    Ancient society emphasized codes of conduct like propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame.
  2. (fēng)(jiàn)()(jiào)(duì)()(xìng)(yǒu)(hěn)(duō)(xiàn)(zhì)
    Feudal moral norms imposed many restrictions on women.

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Strokes丶㇇丨丶乚

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