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

这部电影是为国庆七十周年献礼之作。

Zhè bù diànyǐng shì wèi Guóqìng qīshí zhōunián xiànlǐ zhī zuò.

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

学生们向老师献礼，表达谢意。

Xuéshēngmen 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 (xiànlǐ piàn) means an "anniversary tribute film" — movies released to commemorate landmark dates like National Day or Party anniversaries.

Stroke Order

献 xiàn

礼 lǐ