No. 1,990 in Chinese
礼
"礼" means "rite," "ceremony," or "courtesy."
In a sentence
每逢节日，人们互相赠送礼物。
On holidays, people exchange gifts with each other.
礼 in this sentence is combined with '物' (gift) to form '礼物', meaning 'gift'. It emphasizes the act of giving a formal or respectful present.
他拥有礼貌的举止，总是让人感到舒服。
He possesses polite manners, which always make people feel comfortable.
礼 in this sentence is combined with '貌' (appearance) to form '礼貌', meaning 'politeness'. It emphasizes respectful and kind behavior or demeanor.
中国传统重视礼节，如向长辈鞠躬。
Chinese tradition values etiquette, such as bowing to elders.
礼 in this sentence is combined with '节' (rule or occasion) to form '礼节', meaning 'etiquette'. It refers to traditional formal codes of conduct or manners.
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