Definition
礼物 (lǐwù) is the everyday word for a gift or present, used in both casual and formal situations. 礼品 (lǐpǐn, HSK7) is more formal and often refers to a packaged, commercial gift (e.g., a gift box). For most daily use, 礼物 is the natural choice.
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 piàoliang.This gift is very beautiful.
- 礼物。Zhè shì gěi péngyou de lǐ wù.This is a gift for a friend.
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