Definition
礼金 refers to the cash gift given at social events such as weddings, funerals, or the birth of a child. It is customary to give it in a red envelope (红包) at weddings and other celebrations. The amount is typically chosen based on the relationship to the recipient and local customs.
n.
cash gift (given at weddings, funerals, or other life events)
Examples
- ，礼金。Cānjiā hūnlǐ de shíhou, wǒ zhǔnbèi le yì qiān yuán lǐ jīn.When attending the wedding, I prepared a cash gift of one thousand yuan.
- 礼金，。Tāmen bù shōu lǐ jīn, zhǐ yào zhùfú jiù hǎo.They don't accept cash gifts; they just want blessings.
- ，礼金。Zài Zhōngguó, gěi lǐ jīn shí yào yòng hóngbāo zhuāng zhe.In China, when giving a cash gift, you should put it in a red envelope.
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