English–Chinese
“gift money” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǐ jīn
Example
朋友结婚时送了礼金。péng yǒu jié hūn shí sòng le lǐ jīn
A friend gave gift money when they got married.
How to say “gift money” in Chinese
“Gift money” in Chinese is 礼金 (lǐ jīn).
A cash gift that carries a social message of goodwill at an important personal occasion.
Example sentences with 礼金
婚礼上大家都给了礼金，现场很热闹。hūn lǐ shàng dà jiā dōu gěi le lǐ jīn xiàn chǎng hěn rè nào
At the wedding, everyone gave gift money, and the celebration was lively.
Tips for using 礼金
- The expected amount usually reflects the relationship and the occasion, so this expression does not describe a fixed fee or a standard price.