COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 礼 is built
Traditional etymology note: 礻 (spirit) suggests the meaning, while 乚 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 礼 (lǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
gift
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lǐ
礼
gift
Common words
lǐ wù
礼物
gift; present
lǐ mào
礼貌
courtesy; politeness; manners; courteous; polite
hūn lǐ
婚礼
wedding ceremony; wedding
diǎn lǐ
典礼
ceremony; celebration
jìng lǐ
敬礼
to salute; salute
lǐ fú
礼服
ceremonial robe; formal attire (dinner suit, evening gown etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 礼
Say “lǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 礼
Common words and phrases
lǐ wù
gift; present
lǐ mào
courtesy; politeness; manners; courteous; polite
hūn lǐ
wedding ceremony; wedding
diǎn lǐ
ceremony; celebration
jìng lǐ
to salute; salute
lǐ fú
ceremonial robe; formal attire (dinner suit, evening gown etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“礼”。
Zhège zì shì “lǐ”.
This character is “礼”.
我正在学习“礼”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “礼”.
请写一遍“礼”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lǐ”.
Please write “礼” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 礼?
礼 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 礼 (lǐ) mean?
礼 (lǐ) means gift.
What is the radical of 礼?
The radical of 礼 is 礻, associated with Not yet classified.