送礼 (sòng lǐ) — to give a gift, to present a gift (to someone)

Definition

送礼 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to give a gift' — object 礼 splits off: 送过礼, 送一份礼. More formal and gift-focused than 送东西, which covers giving any item.

verb
to give a giftto present a gift (to someone)

Examples

  • Tā gěi wǒ sòng le yí gè dà lǐ.
    He gave me a big gift.
  • 送礼
    Guò nián de shí hou, hěn duō rén dōu huì sòng lǐ.
    During the New Year, many people give gifts.
  • Nǐ sòng guò lǐ gěi lǎo bǎn ma?
    Have you ever given a gift to your boss?

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