送礼

• 拼音: sòng lǐ
• 汉字拆解: 送 = to send, give; 礼 = gift, ceremony — to give gifts

含义

To give gifts; gift-giving. The act of presenting gifts to others, often on special occasions or to show appreciation.

An important social practice in Chinese culture. Common occasions include weddings, births, holidays, and visiting elders or superiors. Gift selection follows cultural norms — avoid clocks (谐音 '送终'), pears (谐音 '分离'), and umbrellas (谐音 '散'). Can sometimes have negative connotations related to bribery: 行贿送礼 (bribery through gifts).

例句

1. 中国人过年走亲访友都要送礼。
2. 送礼要注意场合和对方的喜好。
3. 政府明令禁止公务员接受贵重礼品。

用法指南

语境: social, customs, holidays

语气: cultural

正确说法

• 送礼不在贵重，心意最重要。(The value of a gift doesn't matter; it's the thought that counts.)
• 去拜访长辈别忘了送礼。(Don't forget to bring gifts when visiting elders.)

错误说法

• 不要对陌生人说'我来送礼' (Don't tell strangers you're here to give gifts — it may sound like bribery)

起源与历史

Verb-object compound: 送 (to send, give) + 礼 (gift). The act of presenting a gift.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal