salute; pay respects; give gift
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to salute; to pay one's respects (by bowing, raising hand, etc.)
Refers to formal gestures of respect such as bowing, raising the hand in salute, or making traditional greeting gestures. Used in military, ceremonial, and daily polite contexts.
Shì士
bīng兵
xiàng向
guó国
qí旗
xíng行
lǐ礼
。
The soldiers saluted the national flag.
Jiàn见
dào到
zhǎng长
bèi辈
yào要
xíng行
lǐ礼
wèn问
hǎo好
。
You should greet and pay respects when you see your elders.
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Tā他
jū鞠
gōng躬
xíng行
lǐ礼
hòu后
zhuǎn转
shēn身
lí离
qù去
。
He bowed respectfully and then turned to leave.
verb
to give a gift; to present a gift (regional/dialect)
dialectRegional usage, primarily in certain dialect areas. Means to give gifts during festivals, visits, or special occasions.
Guò过
nián年
yào要
gěi给
qīn亲
qi戚
xíng行
lǐ礼
。
During New Year, you need to give gifts to relatives.
Tā他
xíng行
lǐ礼
qù去
le了
sān三
hù户
rén人
jiā家
。
He went to three households to present gifts.