礼物 (lǐ wù) — gift, present
Definition
The everyday word for 'gift' — a physical thing you give someone. 礼品 is more formal, used in business or writing; 赠 is the verb 'to gift' (give as a present), not the noun itself.
noun
giftpresent
Measure word · 件, 个, 份
Examples
- 礼物。Wǒ sòng tā yí gè lǐ wù.I gave her a gift.
- 礼物。Zhè fèn lǐ wù hěn piào liang.This gift is very beautiful.
- 礼物。Zhè shì gěi péng you de lǐ wù.This is a gift for a friend.
Grammar
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