礼 (lǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 礼 (lǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 礼 (lǐ) means "Gift / Etiquette / Rite". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 礻.

Q: How do you write 礼 stroke by stroke?

礼 has 5 strokes. The radical is 礻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 礼 and 礻?

礼 (lǐ) and 礻 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 礼?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 礻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 礼?

Common words containing 礼 include: 礼物 (lǐ wù) — Gift; present; 礼貌 (lǐ mào) — Politeness / Manners; 婚礼 (hūn lǐ) — Wedding ceremony.

How to Write 礼

The character 礼 (lǐ) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 礻 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

礼 is pronounced lǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Gift / Etiquette / Rite.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 礼 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 礼

礼物 lǐ wù

Gift; present

礼貌 lǐ mào

Politeness / Manners

婚礼 hūn lǐ

Wedding ceremony

Example Sentences

我送你一份礼物。

wǒ sòng nǐ yī fèn lǐ wù

I'm giving you a gift.

他说话很有礼貌。

tā shuō huà hěn yǒu lǐ mào

He speaks very politely.

我明天去参加婚礼。

wǒ míng tiān qù cān jiā hūn lǐ

I'm going to a wedding tomorrow.

Similar Characters

礻 shì

社 shè

祀 sì

Practice Writing 礼 (lǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 礼

What does 礼 (lǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 礼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 礼 and 礻?

What mistakes do learners make writing 礼?

What common words use 礼?

How to Write 礼 (lǐ)