Chinese Conversation · Level 8
90 words
Chinese word
礼盒
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǐ hé
Meaning
- noungift box
Example
我给妈妈准备了一个礼盒。wǒ gěi mā mā zhǔn bèi le yí gè lǐ hé
I prepared a gift box for my mother.
More examples
他为朋友挑选了一个精美的礼盒。tā wèi péng yǒu tiāo xuǎn le yí gè jīng měi de lǐ hé
He chose an exquisite gift box for his friend.
Core concept
A presentation-ready package that turns selected items into one offering for another person.
Common phrases
生日礼盒shēng rì lǐ hé
birthday gift box
精美的礼盒jīng měi de lǐ hé
exquisite gift box
买礼盒mǎi lǐ hé
buy a gift box
Similar words
礼物lǐ wù: An item given to someone as a present.
盒子hé zi: A regular box for putting things in, carrying them, or keeping them.
礼袋lǐ dài: A gift-carrying bag made of paper or cloth.
包装bāo zhuāng: The paper, cloth, or other material covering the outside of an item.
Definition in Chinese
装有礼物的盒子或包装容器，用于送人、赠礼或节日场合。zhuāng yǒu lǐ wù de hé zi huò bāo zhuāng róng qì yòng yú sòng rén zèng lǐ huò jié rì chǎng hé
Word origin
礼 (lǐ, "gift or courtesy") + 盒 (hé, "box") forms 礼盒 (lǐhé, "gift box"), combining the idea of a present with the container that holds it.
Usage tips
- On packaging and in advertisements, this word signals a finished presentation, so it often appears in product names for sets rather than for single items.