伴手礼

伴手禮

bànshǒulǐ

noun

Measure Word

一份伴手礼 fèn

Meanings

1 small gift brought when visiting someone
2 travel souvenir gift (often a local specialty)
3 wedding favor (given to guests)

Characters

Examples

去拜访客户记得带份伴手礼。

Qù bàifǎng kèhù jìde dài fèn bànshǒulǐ.

Remember to bring a small gift when visiting a client.

台湾凤梨酥是很受欢迎的伴手礼。

Táiwān fènglísū shì hěn shòu huānyíng de bànshǒulǐ.

Taiwanese pineapple cakes are a popular souvenir gift.

Tips

culture

Originally a Taiwanese term (伴 'to accompany' + 手 'hand' + 礼 'gift' — 'a gift carried in hand') now widely used across the mainland. Three main uses: (1) visiting someone's home, (2) bringing a local specialty back from travel, (3) wedding favors handed to guests.

Stroke Order

伴 bàn

手 shǒu

礼 lǐ