Definition
大礼 has two main noun senses. The first is a grand or solemn ceremony, such as a state ritual or a formal wedding. The second is a generous gift, often a large sum of money or valuable present given on special occasions like weddings, birthdays, or business dealings. The character 礼 (lǐ) carries the meanings of both 'ritual' and 'gift', so context determines which sense applies.
noun
a grand ceremonysolemn rituala generous giftlarge sum of money given as a gift
Examples
- 大礼。Tāmen jǔxíng le yì chǎng shèngdà de dà.They held a grand ceremony.
- ，大礼。Tā jiéhūn shí, qīnqimen sòng le hěn duō dà.When he got married, relatives gave many generous gifts.
- 大礼。Gōngsī gěi měi wèi yuángōng fā le xīnnián dà.The company gave each employee a generous New Year's gift.
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