敬礼

敬禮

jìnglǐ

verb HSK 7 #7,306

Meanings

1 to salute
2 to give a salute

Characters

ceremony; ritual; etiquette

Examples

士兵向军官敬礼。

Shìbīng xiàng jūnguān jìnglǐ.

The soldier saluted the officer.

少先队员向国旗敬礼。

Shàoxiānduìyuán xiàng guóqí jìnglǐ.

The Young Pioneers saluted the national flag.

Tips

usage

敬礼 is used both for military salutes and civilian gestures of respect (e.g. bowing). It can also appear as a closing phrase in formal letters: 此致敬礼 (yours respectfully).

Stroke Order

敬 jìng

礼 lǐ