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礼物
lǐwù
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- pinyin
- lǐwù
- simplified
- 礼物
- traditional
- 禮物
1 · noun
Something given to someone without asking for payment.
送给别人而不要求付款的物品。
Use give someone a gift; do not assume every visit requires one.
I made this gift for my friend.
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我为朋友做了这件礼物。
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2 · noun
Something given to someone, often to express care, thanks or good wishes.
送给别人的东西，通常用来表达心意、感谢或祝福。
Use phrases such as 一份礼物 and 准备礼物. The classifiers are usage information, not separate meanings, and these examples imply no obligation to give gifts.
We prepared this gift together.
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这份礼物是我们一起准备的。
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He opened the gift and found a book inside.
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他打开礼物，发现里面是一本书。
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Mandarin reading: lǐwù.
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gift — Something given to someone without asking for payment.