献礼

獻禮

xiànlǐ

verb #30,386

Meanings

1 to present a gift (often ceremonially)
2 to dedicate (a work) to mark an occasion
3 (noun) tribute; offering

Characters

to offer; to present

Examples

HSK 7-9

这部电影是为国庆七十周年献礼之作。

Zhèbù diànyǐng shì wèi Guóqìng qīshí zhōunián xiànlǐ zhī zuò.

This film is a tribute work made for the 70th anniversary of National Day.

HSK 7-9

学生们向老师献礼，表达谢意。

Xuéshēng men xiàng lǎoshī xiànlǐ, biǎodá xièyì.

The students presented gifts to their teacher to express thanks.

Tips

culture

献 'to offer up' + 礼 'gift / ceremony' - the formal verb for offering a gift to a superior or for an occasion. Modern PRC usage: 献礼片 means an 'anniversary tribute film' - movies released to commemorate landmark dates like National Day or Party anniversaries.

Stroke Order

献 xiàn

礼 lǐ