Chinese word

见面礼

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiàn miàn lǐ

Meaning

  • noungift for the host

Example

去朋友家，我带了见面礼。qù péng yǒu jiā wǒ dài le jiàn miàn lǐ

When I went to my friend's house, I brought a gift for the host.

Illustration for 见面礼 (gift for the host)

More examples

见面时不要忘记带见面礼。jiàn miàn shí bú yào wàng jì dài jiàn miàn lǐ

When you meet someone, don't forget to bring a gift for the host.

Core concept

A small tangible greeting that carries respect or thanks into a first meeting or visit.

Common phrases

  • 带见面礼dài jiàn miàn lǐ

    bring a gift for the host

  • 包装见面礼bāo zhuāng jiàn miàn lǐ

    wrap a gift for the host

  • 作为见面礼zuò wéi jiàn miàn lǐ

    as a gift for the host

Similar words

礼物lǐ wù: Something given to another person as a present.
纪念品jì niàn pǐn: A souvenir connected with a particular place, event, or experience.
礼品lí pǐn: A present arranged or selected for giving, often in a formal or commercial setting.

Definition in Chinese

指初次见面或拜访时用来表示礼貌、感谢或致意的小礼物，常作为寒暄用的实物赠予。zhǐ chū cì jiàn miàn huò bài fǎng shí yòng lái biǎo shì lǐ mào gǎn xiè huò zhì yì de xiǎo lǐ wù cháng zuò wéi hán xuān yòng de shí wù zèng yǔ

Word origin

见面礼 (jiànmiànlǐ, "gift for a meeting") is built from 见 (jiàn, "meet") + 面 (miàn, "face") + 礼 (lǐ, "courtesy or gift"), so the word links meeting someone with a polite offering.

Usage tips

  • The word is broader than a present for a special occasion, since a simple local food or fruit can express the same courtesy in an everyday visit.

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