礼 Stroke Order — How to Write 礼

Stroke Order

礼 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 礻, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

礼 Radical and Character Components

Components:礻乚

礼 is a phono-semantic compound: 礻 (spirit) carries the meaning, while 乚 indicates the sound.

Radical: 礻 + 1 more stroke

礼 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 礼 in Chinese

lǐ礼

Ceremony; ritual; rite, referring to an established series of actions performed on a particular occasion.

他们举行了一场庄重的婚礼。

They held a solemn wedding ceremony.

A code of conduct or rites, often emphasizing self-discipline and adherence to traditional principles, to maintain social order.

他严格要求自己，力行克己复礼，以身作则

He strictly disciplined himself, earnestly practiced self-restraint and adherence to rites, setting an example.

To show respect or courtesy; good manners, etiquette, or deference.

在公共场合，我们都应该互相礼让，以维护和谐的秩序。

In public places, we should all be courteous and yield to each other to maintain a harmonious order.

A present or item given to show celebration, friendship, or respect, such as a gift, gift money, or a tribute.

我为她的生日准备了一份特别的礼物。

I prepared a special gift for her birthday.

Abbreviation for 'Lǐjì', an ancient Chinese classic on rites.

他正在研读《礼》，了解古代的礼仪制度。

He is currently studying 'Lǐ' to understand ancient ritual systems.

Common Words and Phrases with 礼

lǐ礼bài拜

week; Sunday; to worship or attend a religious service

我每个礼拜都会去图书馆看书。

I go to the library to read every week.

lǐ礼bài拜táng堂

A place of worship, often a chapel or church.

他们去了礼拜堂参加周日礼拜。

They went to the chapel for Sunday service.

lǐ礼bài拜tiān天

Sunday

我们礼拜天去公园野餐。

We go picnicking in the park on Sunday.

lǐ礼bīn宾guān官

A protocol officer is responsible for managing official ceremonies and diplomatic etiquette.

活动开始前，礼宾官仔细核对了嘉宾的座位安排，确保一切符合礼仪规范。

Before the event began, the protocol officer carefully checked the guests' seating arrangements to ensure everything conformed to etiquette.

lǐ礼bīn宾sī司

The Protocol Department, a government office responsible for diplomatic and ceremonial protocol.

这次大型文化交流活动的迎宾事宜由礼宾司全权负责

The reception arrangements for this large-scale cultural exchange event are entirely managed by the Protocol Department.

lǐ礼bù部

The Ministry of Rites, a governmental department in imperial China responsible for state ceremonies, rituals, education, and imperial examinations.

在清朝时期，科举考试的组织和管理职责由礼部承担。

During the Qing dynasty, the Ministry of Rites was responsible for the organization and administration of the imperial examinations.

lǐ礼dān单

list of gifts

他仔细核对礼单，确保每份礼物都已妥善记录。

He carefully checked the gift list to ensure every gift was properly recorded.

lǐ礼fú服

Formal attire or ceremonial dress worn on solemn occasions or at ceremonies.

她为出席慈善晚会选择了一件经典的黑色礼服。

She chose a classic black gown for the charity gala.

lǐ礼guān官

protocol officer

在古代的祭祀典礼上，礼官身着庄重长袍，引导众人完成各项仪式。

During ancient sacrificial ceremonies, the master of ceremonies, dressed in solemn robes, guided everyone through the various rituals.

lǐ礼huā花

fireworks

跨年夜，天空被五彩斑斓的礼花点亮。

On New Year's Eve, the sky was lit up by colorful fireworks.

lǐ礼jì记

Lǐjì (Book of Rites) is one of the Chinese Confucian classics, a collection of treatises on ritual, ethics, and social institutions of ancient China, compiled from the Warring States period to the early Han Dynasty.